07/09/2025
JONGLEI GOVERNOR SUBMITS NEW CABINET LIST AFTER CONTROVERSIAL LEAK
Jonglei State Governor Riek G*i Kok has presented a new roster of cabinet nominees to President Salva Kiir, following the public uproar caused by the leak of a previous version.
The original list, which was forwarded to the president on August 5, suggested a partial reorganization of the state government, including the removal of seven ministers and the substitution of Bor County Commissioner James G*i Makoor with former commissioner Ateny Pech. This letter was disseminated on social media shortly after its submission, resulting in significant controversy among the local populace and civil society organizations.
Activists condemned the state government for its inability to uphold confidentiality, cautioning that such a breach could incite unrest.
In an interview with Radio Tamazuj on Saturday, Manath Gany Lual, the press secretary in the governorโs office, characterized the leak as "unfortunate" and confirmed that a revised list had been submitted.
"We are currently in Juba awaiting the cabinet appointments. A new list has been provided to President Salva Kiir for his consideration," Lual stated. "The leak of the previous list did not originate from our office but rather from individuals within the Office of the President, likely due to the absence of individuals they supported on the list."
He emphasized that the governor is dedicated to service delivery and will return to Jonglei once the deputy governor and new cabinet members have been appointed.
"The list is already with the Office of the President," Lual noted. "The delays are attributed to the busy agenda in that office."
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Oxygen HD SOUTH SUDAN
