As quoted wholesomely by Jacob K. Lupai in his published article, the Pojulu are predominantly in Lainya County which borders Juba County in the North, Yei County in the South, Morobo County in the South East, Kajo Keji County in the East and Mundri County in the West. In the celebrations of the birth of the new nation, the Republic of South Sudan, Hon Thomas Wani Kundu of the SSLA elaborated on the history of the Pojulu with highlights on their characteristics. The Pojulu are frank and straight forward and this could also be seen from their lead participation in the struggle, Hon Thomas elaborated. The Pojulu are prudent and tend to avoid something that may bring shame and like any sensible person, the Pojulu dread humiliation. Politically a Pojulu does not run after favorus for personal gains because the Pojulu value their dignity and self-esteem above anything else although some unprincipled ones may do. Typical example of a Pojulu with principles is that of Aggrey Jaden who led the life of simplicity until the end even though he could have approached and begged others for alms or favorus as some might have done and lived the life of glamour.
A Pojulu is self-reliant and could be individualistic, a characteristic that might be seen as the Pojulu were too selfish but not really. However, the Pojulu are sociable and have confidence to mix freely with other ethnic groups but can not be taken for granted as they can easily part ways with people who are nuisance and unreliable. Because of their sociable nature, the Pojulu hardly consider anybody in their midst an alien even though such a person may be outside the Pojulu ethnic group. In religion the Pojulu subscribe to the belief in the one Almighty God and in ancestral spirits to intercede on their behalf.
Generally the Pojulu are friendly and peaceful as opposed to being aggressive, and this has been shown by the absence of fights with neighbours in the adjoining counties. However, provoking a conflict may not go unchallenged because when a Pojulu takes decision, they are efficient in implementation and so precisely. In all, the Pojulu are creative and industrious, and have a taste for business. They are hard working and wouldn't like to appear a laughing stock.
Never mind people, this may be a long writing to read but it is the reality. How happy we are to have been born into the Pojulu family !!
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