President Salva Kiir during the meeting with leaders from various economic institutions - Credit: Office of the President March 4, 2024

President Salva Kiir relieved and replaced seven officials in the Jonglei State government while revoking the names of eight MPs from the state legislature on Wednesday.

In a Republican Decree read on SSBC, Kiir sacked Elizabeth Nyadak John, the state Minister of Information and government spokesperson, and appointed Marlin David Kuony Jany in her place.

Ms. Marlin is the wife of the current SSPDF Spokesperson, Gen Lul Ruai Koang.

Kiir also removed Atong Kuol from her position as Jonglei State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

Atong, who previously served as the state Minister of Health, is the daughter of General Kuol Manyang, a Senior Advisor to President Kiir and senior member of SPLM party.

The relieved and appointed officials are as follow:

Relieved cabinet officials in Jonglei government.

1. Hon. Diing Akol
2. Hon. Nyandak John
3. Hon. Atong Kuol
4. Hon. Nyalel
5. Hon. Duer Nyuon
6. Hon. Micheal Mading Akueth, RRC Chairperson
7. Hon. Ater Manyuon
8. Hon. Achol Williams

Appointed replacements.

1. Hon. Athieng Dau
2. Hon. David Kuony
3. Hon. Sarah Lul Lem
4. Hon. Nyamalakal
5. Hon. John Beny Kuek
6. Hon. Jacob Mawut Ajak, RRC Chairperson
7. Hon. Riak Ayuei
8. Hon. Akuein Atem

Revoked Members of Parliament

Hon. Deng Chuol
Hon. Matiok Lem
Hon. Mary Ayom
Hon. Samuol Kuol
Hon. Alier Maler
Hon. Maker Chol
Hon. Kuol Bol Ayom

Newly Appointed MPs

1. Hon. Williams Nyuot
2. Hon. Isaac
3. Lual Thon
4. Matai Teny
5. Thon Ayuen
6. John Dut Kuch
7. Mayen Gabriel Anyang