R-ARCSS: President Kiir Appoints Deputy Governors

President Salva Kiir has issued a decree appointing deputy governors for six states; Eastern Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Western Bahr El Ghazal, Jonglei, Unity and Lakes states.

1. Mary Nadia Alphonse for Eastern Equatoria State, SPLM/A-IO;
2. Antipas Nyok Kwach for Jonglei State, SPLM.
3. Poth Madit Dut for Lakes State, SPLM/A-IO;
4. Tor Tungwar Kuei Gony for Unity State, SPLM/A-IO;
5. Angelo Biajo Taban, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, SPLM and
6. Dr. Kennedy Ganiko for Western Equatoria State, SPLM.

Earlier today the Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Tut Keu Gatluak told journalists in Juba nominees of Upper Nile state and states allocated for the Other Political Parties (OPP) shall not be appointed due to unresolved issue with the Upper Nile nominee for the governorship position and internal conflicts in the OPP parties.

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However, the OPP issued a clarification notice immediately disputing claims that there are internal wrangles among the Other Political Parties’ Nominees for various portfolios.

“Dear Compatriots, Other Political Parties (OPP) has no internal conflicts as stated by the Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs Hon. Tut Gatluak… OPP is the first group which had finished their various portfolios nomination including Deputy Governors of Central Equatoria, Northern Bahar Ghazal and Warrap State.”the letter partly read.

It indicates that the OPP was the first group to shortlist their portfolio nomination, including Deputy Governors of; Central Equatoria, Northern Bahr Ghazal and Warrap States.

“We remain committed to full implementation of the (peace) agreement. We existed before the agreement; we will continue to exist stronger after the agreement.” The letter concluded.