25/09/2026
President Kiir Swears in Amb. Bol Wek Agoth as Caretaker Governor of Warrap State
Juba, September 25, 2026 — President Salva Kiir has sworn in H.E. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth as Caretaker Governor of Warrap State. The appointment is part of the Government of South Sudan’s broader preparations for the upcoming December elections.
Also sworn in were Louis Lobong Lojore (Eastern Equatoria State), Charles Dut Akol (Northern Bahr el Ghazal State), Dr. Joseph Nguen Monytuiel (Unity State), James Koang Chuol (Upper Nile State), and Charles Abyei Jok (Chief Administrator of the Abyei Special Administrative Area).
President Kiir tasked Amb. Bol Wek Agoth and his colleagues with executing the mandate of the caretaker administrations in accordance with the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan and the laws governing the election period.
President Kiir further pledged the Government’s support and the necessary resources to facilitate the successful conduct of the elections, emphasizing that the people of South Sudan must be given the opportunity to choose their leaders freely through a democratic process.
The swearing-in marks a significant milestone for H.E. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, signaling the beginning of a critical tenure leading Warrap State through the interim period.