50/2026 for the Establishment of Payams in Twic East County, which took effect immediately after being signed by the governor. Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, a member of the Twic East community, said residents are facing more immediate concerns that require government attention. Majok Deng Bul, a youth leader from Twic East, said the creation of the new payams was a positive step that could benefit communities if properly supported. Other residents said they would judge the new payams based on whether they lead to tangible improvements in their daily lives. As debate continues, residents of Twic East say the effectiveness of the new payams will depend on transparency, community involvement, and the government’s ability to provide the resources needed to make the new administrative units functional.