President Salva Kiir |Courtesy

President Salva Kiir on Wednesday reconstituted the High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the  2018 peace agreement, appointing 31 members from various political parties and stakeholders.

It remains unclear whether this new committee will replace the National Transitional Committee (NTC), which has been overseeing the same peace implementation process.

Appointed members: 

1.Kuol Manyang Juuk, SPLM – Chairperson
2. Lasuba Ludoru Wongo, SPLM-IO – Deputy Chairperson
3. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, National Agenda – Secretary General
4. Michael Makuel Lueth, SPLM – Member
5. Simon Kun Puoch, SPLM – Member
6. Bol Makueng Yol, SPLM – Member
7. Abuk Jervas Makuac, SPLM – Member
8. Joseph Geng Akec, SPLM – Member
9. John Oryem Ernest, SPLM – Member
10. Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi, SPLM – Member
11. Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, SPLM – Member
12. Taban Luka Guya, National Agenda – Member
13. Joseph Malek Arop, National Agenda – Member
14. Agnes Poni Lukudu, National Agenda – Member
15. Dhoruai Mabor Teny, National Agenda – Member
16. Onyoti Adigo Nyikwec, Democratic Change – Member
17. Suhile Deng Adam, Democratic Change – Member
18. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin , SSOA – Member
19. Julius Tabuley Daniel, SSOA – Member
20. Michael Ayuen Johnson, SSOA – Member
21. Agok Makur Kur , SPLM-IO – Member
22. Sarah Cleto Rial , SPLM-IO – Member
23. Yar Telar Ring Deng , SPLM-IO – Member
24. John Barayona Furula, SPLM-IO – Member
25. Bol Jock Jek, SPLM-IO – Member
26. Isaiah Hakim Garang, FDs – Member
27. Albino Akol Atak, OPP – Member
28. Richard Omwong Valent, OPP – Member
29. Majok Mading Dier, OPP – Member
30. Mayen Jeremiah Turic, OPP – Member
31. William Lochi, Deputy Secretary General of Government – Secretariat

The committee’s mandate includes:

1. Oversight of Peace Deal Implementation: Ensure the effective implementation of all chapters of the R-ARCSS except Chapter Two (transitional security arrangements).
2. Coordination for Elections: Work closely with the Electoral Commission, RJMEC, and political parties to address disagreements and ensure timely elections by December 2026.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with parties to the agreement, including regional and international partners and governments.
4. Resource Mobilization: Collaborate with the Ministry of Finance and international partners to secure funding for implementation activities.
5. Other Assigned Tasks: Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Presidency.