Warrap State Governor Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth publicly stated that members of the Ngok Community or the Abyei Administration informed him that the boundary between Twic County and the Abyei Administrative Area is the River Lol. This statement, however, has stirred confusion and controversy among the people of Twic County, who remain uncertain about the governor’s actual stance on the territorial dispute.
The governor has been quoted referencing Ngok claims that the River Lol marks the boundary between the Ngok Dinka of Abyei and the Twic Dinka of Warrap. Yet despite these remarks, he has failed to directly address the citizens and leadership of Twic County with a clear and consistent position. This ambiguity has left many questioning whether the governor truly understands—or is willing to confront—the implications of his statements.
Ironically, Bol Wek himself crossed the River Lol to reach the capital of Twic County, located approximately 30 miles north of the River Lol, to meet with the Twic County administration. If the River Lol is indeed the boundary, then the governor’s visit to Twic’s capital would suggest he entered territory that, by his own logic, belongs to Abyei. This contradiction raises a troubling question: Does the Governor believe that Twic County lies within Sudanese territory?
The paradox deepens when considering that nearly 90 percent of Twic County lies north of the River Lol—land that the Ngok community claims as part of Abyei. If Bol Wek Agoth accepts this claim, then he must also accept that the majority of Twic County is not part of South Sudan, but rather Sudan. Such a position would not only undermine the sovereignty of Warrap State but also alienate the Twic community under his administration.
As governor, Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth bears the responsibility to clarify his stance. He must address the people of Twic County directly and explain his response to the claims made by the Abyei Administration. Is River Lol truly the boundary? If so, what does that mean for the identity, governance, and territorial integrity of Twic County?
This is not merely a matter of geography—it is a matter of national belonging, historical justice, and political accountability. The people of Twic deserve clarity, not contradiction. And the governor must choose whether to stand with his constituents or surrender their land to ambiguity.
Morris Kuol Yoll is a South Sudanese Canadian. He resides in Calgary, Alberta, and can be reached via myoll2002@yahoo.com.
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