In statement obtained by Thejubairror News Desk read prominent international construction industry in oil region Upper Nile state has been in conflict with local communities over the unprecedented level development as community accused business competitors of violence in the county
Upper Nile, South Sudan the construction industry in Upper Nile was rocked Monday night with news that two major players, Samsom Tekia of Ezira Company, and Zemikkael Teklu, known as “Mike,” of Momentum general trading and Wisdom Investment, have been caught up in a violent dispute. Some community members claim that rogue elements sent by Ezira and Momentum set fire to their construction machine, causing a significant loss of property. They have so far started litigation against Eriza and Momentem.
The situation has become so serious that representatives from Wisdom Constructors are now accusing Ezira and Momentum Constructors of deliberately undermining their business.
According to sources close to the community in Maban County, the competitor has been finding it increasingly difficult to compete with their rivals’ prices, and they believe that this latest incident was a deliberate attempt to weaken Wisdom’s position in the market.
Efforts to get a comment from Ezira Constructors on the allegations against them have so far proven unsuccessful. Contact was made with the company by TheJubamirror News but no response has been made by the company management .
The construction industry in Upper Nile has been on a steady upward trajectory in recent years, but this latest incident has put a damper on the sector. Business leaders around the city are calling on the companies involved to resolve their differences quickly and find a way to work together for the benefit of the industry as a whole.
Sources suggest that Samsom Tekia of Ezira Company and Zemikkael Teklu, also known as “Mike,” of Momentum general trading used their connections with corrupt government officials to award them control of the supply of Maram for road construction in the area. Maram is a material used in oilfield services.
Sources suggest that Samsom Tekia of Ezira Company and Zemikkael Teklu, also known as “Mike,” of Momentum general trading used their connections with corrupt government officials to gain control of Maram supply for road construction in the area. Maram is a material used in oilfield services. Additionally, Ezira and Momentum allegedly worked with Mr. Peter Alberto, commissioner of Maben County in Northern Upper Nile, Mr. Samuel Lueth Mou, the National Security state director, 2LT. John Jerewa, a National Security Officer and previous commissioner of Jamam former northern Upper State and Mr. James Daud Dana, a community youth leader to carry out the arson attack. Mr. James, a community youth leader, is now reportedly on the run-in connection to the incident.
Samsom Tekia of Ezira Company, and Zemikael Teklo, “Mike” paid two million Sudanese pounds, and the money was delivered by a truck driver from Agordet to Mr. John Jeriwa in Kaya “Ufra” to carry out the attack.
Authorities have apprehended 10 suspects and are helping the investigation following Upper Nile State Governor orders to the Police to investigate.
