President Salva Kiir Mayardit has joined mourners at Juba International Airport to bid farewell to the former Chief Justice Ambrose Riiny Thiik, whose body has been transported to Louany Aker in Gogrial east County of Warrap State for burial. President Kiir offered his condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased Ambrose amidst a large public gathering at Juba International Airport on Friday.
President Kiir’s presence reflected the nation’s solidarity with the respected elder statesman, who was heavily involved in shaping the judiciary from the pre-independence era.
His death has been described by many including his colleagues a great loss for the country as contributed to the liberation struggle of the independence and the building of state institutions from 1988 to 2004.
