The Padang International Federation Union( PIFU) in North America is pleased to take this opportunity to congratulates both the South and North Sudan governments for having conducted and reached a successful referendum.
PIFU is wholeheartedly grateful to salute and appreciate both the SPLM and NCP partisan leaderships , as co-signatories for their collective cooperation and endeavors to have facilitated a peaceful and orderly referendum voting.
PIFU would also like to recognize and acknowledge the unprecedented referendum voting turnouts being demonstrated by our fellow southerner citizens.
PIFU is magnificently glorified to praise South Sudanese Communities for the communal efforts they have shown to thrust out the massive voters and stunned the whole world with 98% referendum votes.
It is a historic legacy made by our citizens and leaders. PIFU does commends the team works of both our southern citizens and the Sudan government.
Moreover , the collaborative solidarity and patience demonstrated by our president, Omar Hussein Al Beshir of Sudan, and GOSS President, Salva Kiir Mayardit have been optimal and crucial to the eventual success of South Sudan secession.
As a patriotic and loyal community to the would-be new African nation, we are celebratory and triumphant over the positive outcome and the realization of the self-determination for Southerners.
We also look forward as Padang community and Southerners to see the recognition of the Republic of South Sudan by the International Communities and regional bodies.
As the referendum poll has proven our votes with overwhelming authenticity and its result has been finally approved by the Sudan president, we the citizens believe the world will certainly embrace our fledgling nation with unquestionable sovereignty around the globe without reservation.
Because , we the citizens have spoken indisputably through referendum ballots, we are looking forward to see the Republic of South Sudan (ROSS) to establish viable , inclusive, harmonious, unified , sustainable and democratic institutions that would pioneer and build the new nation based on rules of law,constitution, deliver basic services and economic establishment.
Conclusively, PIFU would like to appeal to both the governments of Republic of South Sudan and Government of North Sudan, to continue to maintain the cooperative spirit of partnership to completely implement the remaining contentious issues of Abyei and border demarcation as well as other CPA stipulated protocols such as public consultations for both Nuba Mt and Blue Nile.
Doing so as recommended would surely bridge perpetual bilateral economic and trade relations with both South and North Sudan in the future.
So, Mr. presidents of both South and North Sudan, PIFU anticipates to see both of you to fulfill your sincere and honest pledges with accountability and transparency, specifically on the promises of Abyei and border demarcation.
Once again, PIFU is pleased to congratulates and acknowledges the accomplishments achieved so far by the Sudan government as a whole to recognize the final result of the South Sudan secession.
Not to forget our international communities who have been supportive and contributing for quest of self-determination autonomy for South Sudan, PIFU is also pleased to extend communal congratulatory appreciation to USA,Canada and some European nations as well as our regional states like Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia , South Africa and Tanzania are no exception.
Note carefully that, Padang is an ancestral descendants' union of Northeast Dinka. It is consisted of Abyei Ngok, Aloor, Luac, Thoi, Rut, Dongjol, Ngok LualYak, Paweny, Panaruu, Ageer, Abeliang. Padang are today found in four states of South Sudan and has eight counties currently. Padang territories cover a vast geographical land and demography stretching from Abyei to Baliet/Pigi and along South-North borders. Most of the oil fields are presently located in Padang territories.
Padang population is roughly estimated to be around 500,000 according to the recent national census data.
Best regards,
Your loving PIFU Community in USA.
PIFU Leadership signatories:
1.Wilson Thonakur -- President of PIFU
2.Abraham Beny Ngor -Vice President.
3.John Kuol Miakuac -- PIFU presidential advisor.
4.Abiel Mialual -- PIFU General Secretary
5.Stephen Mijok Dongwei -- Assistant General Secretary.
6.Sirik Lang Mijak-- PIFU Information Coordinator.
7.Thon Palek Akol-- PIFU Secretariat advisor.
8.Zacharia Ayong --PIFU Treasure Secretariat Advisory.
9.Wuor Miaker Monytung -- PIFU Finance Secretary.
10.John Abui Chol -- Assistant Finance Secretary
11.Angelo Manom Kurkuot -- PIFU Treasurer Advisory
12.Ajahk Miabok -- Assistant Treasurer and Women Representative.
13.Bith Abui Yak -- PIFU Finance/Treasure General Auditor.
PIFU can be reached at dengcholmijak@gmail.com, or pifucommunities@gmail.com, atar@netzero.net for comments and questions.