Moulana Samuel Dhieu Biar

12/02/2026

Congratulations to you Hon. Moulana Peter Dau on your well-deserved appointment and swearing in today as Counsel General in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Hearties appreciation to H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit, The President of the Republic of South Sudan for appointing you.
Best wishes

16/11/2025

I concur with this legal Opinion on the current state of affairs by Counsel Akot Ariir. I only disagrees with the re-appointment of Wani Igga as Vice President and Joseph Bakasoro & James Kong as Governors respectively. I rather prefer the appointment of Bangasi Joseph Bakasoro as the Vice President for Economic Cluster.


By: Adv. Akot Ariir.
Juba, 16/11/2025.

Dear Mr. President, SKM,

Your Excellency, take the following measures to foster a good governance as the Country prepares for a great renaissance to overcome its constitutional crisis:
1. Appoint yourself as the Minister of Petroleum and deputized by the Deputy Minister who shall oversee administrative matters in the Ministry. Recently, it's alleged that more than 30 Cargoes have been sold wihout your informed intentions. This will mitigate corruption scandals in the oil sector. It also will protect and ensure the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources for the wellfare of citizens. Take a good example of the President of Nigeria, H.E Bola Ahmed who doubles as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.

2. Crawford, Capital Pay and other E-Tax Companies should be allocated 3% of the non- oil revenues, 7% to the NRA operations and 90% goes to the Government's blocked account.This will improve the country's economy, more importantly, it reduces the major challenge of liquidity in the Commercial Banks since the Bank of South Sudan shall conduct inter-Bank payments.

3. Downsize Embassies and Consulates including laying off some diplomatic staff. This is one of the austerity measures of reducing the government's expenditures. For the last couple of years, the Ministry of Foreign and Embassies have been overstaffed without meaningful diplomacy.

4. Appoint Dr. James Wani Igga as the Vice President for Economic Cluster. Dr. Igga used to consult you 10 times on a single matter of great importance. He used to act within the meaning of his constitutional responsibilities.

5. On the issue of the SSOA Vice President: Appoint Dr. Costello Garang as the Vice President for Services Delivery Cluster. He's a well informed cadre who shall mobilize the membership of the SSOA and Aweil community to rally behind the RTGONU.

6. On the matter of the Case of Dr. Riak and Others before the Special Court: Let this case be handled by the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice respectively. It's a legal matter of Public Opinion rather than political. If there's a need for the President's intervention, it will depend on the legal advice to be rendered by the Minister of Justice. I recommend the removal of the current Minister of Justice because he hardly understands the Law and replaces him with Justice Madol Arol. The rationale is that the Ministry of Justice needs a Legal Practitioner who shall have an opinion on appellate cases before him/her. The Ministry's Minister and Undersecretary always take oath of office before the President due to the nature of their credible work that shouldn't be compromised by little incompetence.

7. Resume Tumaini Peace Initiative: Reconstitute the Government's Committee to start the Tumaini Peace Initiative that's inclusive of all opposition holdout Groups.

8. Appoint Joseph Bakasoro as the Governor of Western Equatoria State to curb prevalent insecurities in the State. He's one of the People's leaders who shall use dialogue and other civil means to end inter-communal instability in the State.

9. Retake the appointment of the City Mayor from the State Government of Central Equatoria. Juba becomes rapidly a Metropolitan City that requires the National Government's interventions in its developmental activities. The City Mayor shall attend the National Council of Ministers' Meetings as well as Security Meetings. Several Cities in the Eastern African Region which include Kampala and Nairobi are governed by the National Government in order to provide public utilities and other basic services to Urban Population. Currently, Kampala City is governed by Kampala City Authority which was established by an Act of Parliament.

10. On the matter of the 1st Deputy Chairman of the SPLM: Hold on the appointment of this position until next year for further consultations. It's not a matter of urgency!

11. Issue pardon for Gen. Akol Koor, Gen. Thon Magerdit and Other Political detainees. This will secure the government's popular support from their Constituencies.

12. On matters of the country's Security and Stability: Keep Gen. Paul Nang as the CDF, Gen. Abraham Manyuate as the IGP and Gen. Charles Chiec as the ISB Chief. These generals don't engage in the politics rather than discharging their technical responsibilities as stipulated in the Constitution, 2011 as amended.

13. Re- appoint Gen. James Koang Chuol as the Governor of Upper Nile State. Upper Nile State is a very diversed State that requires political matured leader to serve such diversities as enshrined in the SPLM legal instruments and in the Transitional Constitution, 2011 as amended. The current Governor of Upper Nile State is very incompetent to address insecurities in the State.

14. Re - appoint Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial Hassan as the Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State. Political instability in Western Bahr El Ghazal State affects four States of Greater Bhar-El-Ghazal Region. Hon. Sarah Cleto shall serve as the only female Governor as the RTGONU implements principle of affirmative action stipulated in the Revitalized Peace Agreement/TCSS, 2011 as amended.

15. Retain Gen. Rin Tueny and Gen. Louis Lobong as Governors of their respective States. Being a State Governor is more powerful than the Vice President for Economic Cluster.

16. Retain the Governors of Warrap, Jonglei, and Unity States. These Governors have restored Peace and Stability in their respective States through genuine dialogue and civility.

17. Improve Services Delivery: Public Universities and Teaching Hospitals should be automous by allocating their budget.

18. Implement the resolutions of Judicial Reform Committe. The Country needs more Judges and Public Prosecutors to be appointed, more courts and Police Stations to be established.

19. The Office of the Secretary General of the Government of South Sudan should be managed independently from the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. The Government Secretary General shall be responsible for induction trainings of the Undersecretaries, Executive Directors and other most Senior Civil Servants in the Ministries and independent Institutions/Commissions. It will improve efficacy of public services and foster a good governance.

Sincerely,

Adv. Akot Ariir.

Copied by Adv. Samuel Dhieu Biar,
Lawyer and Constitutional Lawyer in the making.

12/11/2025

08/10/2025

LEGAL NOTE ON UNDERTAKING

That “Letter of Undertaking” you signed can come back to haunt you. Read this before you sign anything

Many people see a Letter of Undertaking as a harmless piece of paper something you just sign to “buy time” or “show seriousness” but in law, that single sheet of paper can carry serious consequences.

A Letter of Undertaking is simply a written promise or commitment to do (or not do) something.

It could be:
*A tenant promising to vacate a property on a certain date.
*A debtor promising to pay an outstanding sum.
*An employee agreeing to certain conduct.
*A person taking responsibility for another’s action.

Whatever the case, once you append your signature to that document you have legally bound yourself.

In law, an undertaking is not just a statement of intent; it’s a binding promise. The courts in have consistently held that a person who gives an undertaking is bound by it, and it can be enforced against them.

So, when you write,
“I undertake to pay 10,000,000ssp on or before the end of this month,”
you have just created a personal legal obligation that can be used as evidence in court. If you fail to keep that promise, the other party doesn’t need to beg or argue your own letter can speak against you.

And here’s where many people fall into trouble:

* They sign undertakings without fully reading or understanding the content.
* They think it’s just “paperwork,” until that same paper is tendered before a judge.

The law doesn’t care that you “didn’t read it” or “didn’t mean it that way.”
Once your signature is there, the presumption is that you read and understood every line.

So here’s my advice

* Never sign an undertaking under pressure.
Take time to read and understand what you’re agreeing to.

*Don’t sign on behalf of someone else unless you intend to take responsibility for them.
Because if they default, you may be held accountable.

*Seek legal advice before signing anything with legal implications. That few minutes of consultation can save you years of regret.

Remember a signature is not just ink on paper it’s your legal fingerprint. Once you sign, you’re saying, “I agree to be bound by this.” So don’t sign to please anyone.

Sign only when you fully understand what you’re committing to.
Moulana Samuel Dhieu Biar.

07/10/2025

CLARIFICATION OF THE MISUSE OF SOME LEFAL WORDS IN COURTS.

I have observed that many people confuse legal terms used in court and sometimes used them in a way that changestheir intentions as follows;

1. Plaintiff vs. Complainant:

A plaintiff is the person who brings a civil case (like a land or marriage case).

A complainant is the person who reports a criminal case (like theft or fraud).

2. Defendant vs. Accused:

A defendant is the person sued in a civil matter.

An accused is the person charged with committing a crime. However, defendant is now used in criminal matters.

3. Charge vs. Claim:

Charge is used in criminal cases (e.g., charged with stealing).

Claim is used in civil cases (e.g., claiming land or compensation).

4. Judgment vs. Ruling:

A judgment is the final decision in a case.

A ruling is a decision on a small issue before the final judgment (like whether to allow a document in evidence).

5. Conviction vs. Sentence:

Conviction means the court found you guilty.

Sentence is the punishment the court gives after conviction.

Knowledge is power.

Don’t confuse your “complaint” with your “claim,”

In law, any small error, changes the meaning of the real intention. Regards

Moulana. Samuel Dhieu Biar

23/09/2025

My lecturer will give Prosecution(government) team a tough battle, i swear. This man here is a legend and knowledgeable. Dr. Geri Raymondo Legge.

Wow! Over 10.5K of you tuned in LIVE to watch the coverage of the suspended FVP Riek Machar and other SPLM-IO officials in court today. Your support is incredible and shows just how much this matters to you.
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23/09/2025

Hahaha, Counsel Chol😁 Criminal cases/proceedings are governed by the Criminal Procedure Act 2008 and Civil cases/proceedings are governed by the Code of Civil Procedure Act 2007.

11/09/2025

A LAWYER'S PROFESSION IS NOT MERELY A JOB, BUT A CALLING TO UPHOLD JUSTICE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS.

21/08/2025

Nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be a judge in their own case). This legal principle emphasises the impartially and fairness of judges in all cases. The same applies to individuals