Former S. Sudanese minister denies eyeing presidency
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April 3, 2017 (JUBA) – A former South Sudanese minister has denied
reports that he intends to challenge Salva Kiir for the presidency in
2018.
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Paul Mayom Akech (ST/File photo)
Paul Mayom Akec, a former minister for water and irrigation, instead
said he will instead back President Salva Kiir, if the latter
contested.
“I have no intention to contest the upcoming election with the
incumbent president Salva Kiir Mayardit. My aim is to support him to
win the election,” said Mayom, accusing some unnamed people of
allegedly trying to incite the public against the government in Juba.
Mayom, a lawmaker from Lakes state in the Transitional National
Assembly, is a senior member of the ruling party’s political bureau.
Reports recently emerged that some senior officials from the country’s
ruling party were at odd with the minister in the office of president,
Mayiik Ayii Deng, and that the latter was closely working with
ex-foreign affairs minister, Nhial Deng Nhial to ensure that hey take
over power in 2018.
Sudan Tribune could, however, not independently verify these claims.
President Kiir has not publicly stated his intention to retain his
seat, but speculation is rife that his ruling party (SPLM) members
could still endorse him for the top job when the transitional period
ends in 2018.
(ST)
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