"Where is Lam Akol?" legislators wonder Sudan Radio Service Khartoum, 22/05/12 - Members of parliament have raised concerns over the whereabouts of the leader of the SPLM-DC Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin. Lam Akol has been accused of getting support from the Khartoum government with intent to arm militia in South Sudan and has been residing in Khartoum since December last year. The chairperson of the House Information Committee Joy Kwaje says that the government must investigate on Dr. Lam Akol’s intentions of being in Khartoum. [Joy Kwaje]: “We would like the government together with parliament to come out clearly on what they know and what they understand about the position of Dr. Lam Akol. This concerns the situation of the people of South Sudan, and the position of the people of South Sudan is very clear. You are either working to contribute to nation-building of this newly born country or you are not. So we as the people would like to understand clearly what is Dr. Lam Akol’s stand on all the issues that are happening in South Sudan? Since these confrontations broke out he has never been here; he is in Khartoum.” Another Member of Parliament, Martin Majok, accused Lam of causing insecurity in South Sudan. [Martin Majok]: “We don’t know why he is in Khartoum, and all the militia that are coming to disturb the borders of South Sudan are under him. He is sponsoring them; he is talking to Khartoum to support them. He is the leader of these militias. So we urge the spokesperson of the government that the government must do something about the presence of Lam Akol in Khartoum, and if he comes to South Sudan people must be very concerned and he must tell the people of the South Sudan why he is there.” In response to the allegations labeled against him, Dr. Lam Akol defended himself by saying that the allegations were baseless and challenged anybody with proof to take him to court. [Lam Akol]:“This allegation is based on ignorance. This is irresponsible. If there is any one coming out with an allegation let them also have proof. These things have been said continuously but up to now no one has come out with any proof. Since the formation of the party I have been accused of having militia. If there is anyone let them have proof and also there are ways to raise a complain.” Lam said that he has a right to live in any country without being questioned.
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