N. Bahr el Ghazal governor appoints new deputy
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June 8, 2013 (JUBA) - The governor of South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el
Ghazal state, Paul Malong Awan, has issued an executive order
relieving his deputy, Madut Dut Yel, and appointing Salva Chol Ayat as
his replacement, according to a statement broadcast by South Sudan
Television on Saturday.
“I thank him for the commendable role and the tireless sacrifice made
in the service of the people of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State”, said a
copy of the order seen by Sudan Tribune.
No reason for the move was cited in statement and neither the office
of the governor nor state ministry of information has made any further
statement on the matter.
Governor Awan cited a provision in the state transition constitution
under article 90 (1) as the basis of the appointment of the new deputy
governor with has taken place with immediate effect.
“I, Lt. Gen Paul Malong Awan, Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal
State Aweil, do hereby decree the appointment of the above mentioned
person as Deputy Governor and Minister of Law Enforcement Agencies in
the Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal with effect from June 8,
2013", reads the order bearing the signature of governor Awan.
Ayat was one of the senior army officers which President Salva Kiir
Mayardit in January removed from the active military service, placing
them on a reserve list until they could be found a new assignment.
The new deputy governor has previously served as the first deputy
governor after the signing of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement
which ended over two decade long war with the Khartoum government. The
deal lead to South Sudan’s independence in 2011.
The order dated 8 June also named Tong Deng Anei as the state’s new
minister of Health, replacing Tong Atak Mel.
Mareng Chuor Deng has been named minister of youth and sports,
replacing Tong Deng Anei. Changes were also made in the two
commissions.
(ST)
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