These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Atem said Monday's endorsement is a confirmation of the replacement of Machar and Pagan. The Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Government (SPLM-IG) headed by President Kiir held the SPLM party political bureau meeting in Juba last week where they resolved to dismiss Dr. Riek Machar and deposed secretary general Pagan Amum from being members of the political bureau. While appointing Akol Paul Khordit as the first deputy secretary general for political affairs, mobilization, and organization and Tulio Odongi, as the deputy secretary general for administration and finance. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The party has also resolved to increase the Political Bureau membership to 35. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Your email address will not be published. James Wani Igga- First Deputy Chairperson, Daniel Awet Akot Second Deputy Chairperson, Kuol Manyang Juuk Third Deputy Chairperson, Akol Paul Kordit First Deputy Secretary General, Tulio Odongi- Second Deputy Secretary General. SPLM, the ruling party of South Sudan, has fractured since the start of a civil war in December 2013. Ms Jambo said that the meeting should be held in the country since it is for members of SPLM. The list contains national cabinet ministers, members of parliament, and other figures from the partys top brass. All rights reserved. This comes after the closing meeting of the SPLM leadership in the capital Juba. An SPLM 'leadership review and self-assessment forum' was being prepared by a group of SPLM Political Bureau (PB) members of two of the three con icting factions, yet this work seems to have stalled. Machar was the party's SPLM deputy chairman with Amum holding the Secretary-General before breaking away following the 2013 civil war. The NLC also confirmed Peter Lam Both as the Secretary General and Tulio Odongi as the Deputy Secretary General of the party. All rights reserved. The SPLM on Tuesday endorsed President Salva Kiir as the partys chairperson and the flag bearer for the upcoming general election in 2025, saying that Dr. John Garang had entrusted the nation to him. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the latest news Your Email. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a7d17ac209fde1ac4653ac3319a26f8a" );document.getElementById("cc2dc1e8ea").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Machar and Pagan were both members of the SPLM party's governing organs, the Political Bureau and the National Liberation Council (NLC). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Photo shows SPLM members during National Liberation Council meeting at Freedom Hall, Credit; Jok Solomun. South Sudan elections will not be based on new population survey. Deng Athorbei has been a member of the SPLM for a very long time since the liberation and has been doing a very good work on the side of finance, he said of South Sudans former finance minister. Mark Nyipuoch Ubango, a member of the SPLM Political Bureau, and Abuk Papiti Ayii, Chairperson of the Specialised Committee on Health at the National Assembly, backed the statement of the governor and suggested that the SPLM National Convention should be held in Eastern Equatoria State. The first issue is what the agenda is? The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". South Sudan presidential advisor on security Tut Gatluak [left] smile with president Salva Kiir Mayardit [right] at Juba International Airport [Photo by SSBC]JUBA South Sudans presidential security advisor Tutkew Gatluak along with former finance minister Deng Athorbei are set to be appointed into membership of the Political Bureau of the ruling Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) party, Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Mayang has said. Dr. Anne Itto, SPLM Deputy Secretary General Southern sector By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Mr. Yasir Said Arman, SPLM Deputy Secretary General northern sector All rights reserved. The SPLM Secretary for External Affairs, Suzan Jambo, told Eye Radio's Dawn Show that a team is already prepared to start the meeting in Addis. The list contains national cabinet ministers, members of parliament, and other figures from the party's top brass. The partys interim secretary-general, Peter Lam Both government chief Rebecca Okwaci and the presidential advisor on security affairs, Tut Gatluak are also on the shortlist. James Wani Igga, the Vice President for Economic Cluster was last week appointed the first deputy chairman, Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk were appointed as deputy chairpersons of the SPLM party led by President Salva Kiir during the convening of the National Liberation Council (NLC) last week in Juba. The resolutions were passed on Thursday night following the party's political bureau meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir. The ruling party, SPLM, has nominated 21 more members to join the political bureau, pending approval by the National Liberation. The NLC is the second highest organ that endorses the party dictations. Once you rebel against the party it does not need a decree to relieve you, we have the new appointment of first deputy chairman that was a position held by Riek Machar, the whole structure of political bureau is complete, he said. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. It is during this meeting that the newly nominated members expect to be approved by the NLC. Chan Del, a member of the SPLM information committee told the Juba Echo on Sunday that the NLC convened to amend the partys constitution, and also approve the replacement of members who died, defected or are incapacitated in accordance with recommendation in the states and administrative areas. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A meeting of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Political Bureau, the highest decision-making body, on Thursday recommended the replacement of the duo. The three have been members of the political bureau which is the highest decision making organ of the party. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Mr. Akol Paul Kordit, chairman of Youth Southern sector Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Notice. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial, member from Warrap state Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the minister of presidential affairs, and his counterpart from the environment docket, Josephine Napwon are some of the ministers picked for the party position. Get the news delivered right into your inbox and subscribe! The SPLM gained its footing courtesy of the presence of the South Sudanese leaders of influence who had huge sway over the masses. In his closing remarks at the SPLM National Liberation Council, the newly elected SPLMs 2nd deputy chairperson, Daniel Awet Akot says the late Dr. John Garang predicted to party members in Rumbek that Comrade Salva Kiir would lead South Sudanese to independence. President Kiir was slated to chair an ordinary sitting for the National Liberation Council at Freedom Hall in Juba on Friday. She said, We selected a number of our members in the Political Bureau, so that they go and talk to these people, and they consult among themselves. SPLM Political Bureau Member Daniel Awet Akot said in an interview on Tuesday that reorganization and transformation of the SPLM will be the main priority of the leadership in the coming period . The list contains national cabinet ministers, members of parliament, and other figures from the partys top brass. The political bureau empowered the SPLM chairperson based on the SPLM constitution, article five as amended to replace some political bureau members who passed on, defected, and appointed additional 16 new members to complete the number to 35 members, The NLC unanimously endorse replacement and the nominees of the chairperson.. So, lets keep his [Dr. John] word always. Mr. James Wani Igga, Second SPLM Deputy and Speaker SSLA The party leader also confirmed 10 NLC members from Central Equatoria State, 12 members from Western Equatoria, 11 from Lakes State, 12 from Western Bahr el Ghazal State, 12 from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, 12 from Warrap State, 11 from Unity State, 12 from Upper Nile State, 10 from Jonglei State, 6 from Abyei, three members representing youth, six members from northern sector states and six members from the diaspora. International flights resume operation in Juba. On Tuesday, his party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), endorsed him as its chairman and by extension presidential candidate in the vote. As the 1587 delegates prepares to leave Juba for their respective states, counties, payams and Bomas, elders, Gen. Joseph Lagu and Abel Alier strong advise them to carry the message that SPLM is their national party ready to win the coming national election in 2009. Odwar is a prominent South Sudanese politician who was until August 11, 2021 the country's minister of mining in ten revitalized unity government on the ticket of the SPLM-IO and deputy chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. 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Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The founders of the SPLM/A were Joseph Oduho, Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, William Nyuon Bany, Dr John Garang, Samuel Abu John, Salva Kiir Mayardit, among others. He made it with all his heart., and that is why he is alive, and he continued to live. South Sudans Kiir Unveils SPLM Leadership Structure, Minister Namuganza Faces Censure Over Derogatory Remarks, MTN Announces Sponsorship of the 2022 Northern Uganda Music Awards, South Sudan: Gunmen Kill Four Peace Delegates in Lafon County, South Sudan: SSPDF Soldiers Whip Health Worker in Awerial County, South Sudans Kiir Calls for Three More Days of Ceasefire in Sudan, South Sudan Proposes Direct Talks Between Sudans Rival Leaders, MUseveni Returns the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Machar, who leadsthe opposition SPLM-IO, was the first deputy chairman of the ruling SPLM party, while Pagan Amum, a prominent opposition figure in exile, was secretary general of the party. The Towerpost is your go-to website for news, entertainment, music, fashion and sports. Dr. Tabitha Butrus Shokai, federal Health Minister Kiir also confirmed the following names as members of the SPLM Political Bureau: - Salva Kiir Mayardit -Chairperson - James Wani Igga- First Deputy Chairperson - Daniel Awet Akot - Second Deputy Chairperson - Kuol Manyang Juuk - Third Deputy Chairperson - Peter Lam Both - Secretary General - Akol Paul Kordit - First Deputy Secretary General You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The resolutions were passed on Thursday night following the partys political bureau meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir. The National Liberation Council (NLC), the highest party organ of the ruling Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) has also endorsed Salva Kiirs deputies and Secretary-General. Africa-Press South-Sudan. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First SPLM Deputy and GoSS Vice President The others are: Daniel Awet Akot, Kuol Manyang Juuk, Jemma Nunu Kumba, Deng Alor Kuol, Taban Deng Gai, Simon Kun Puoch, Nhial Deng Nhial, Margaret Leonardo Itto, Rebecca Nyandeng Mabior, John Koang Nyuon, Awut Deng Achuil, Paul Mayom Akec, Akol Paul Kordit, Abocha Ali Malou, Kosti Manibe Ngai, Rin Tueny Mabor, Benjamin Bol Mel, Margaret Mathiang Deang, Stephen Dhieu Dau, David Yau Yau, Tulio Odongi, Mark Nyipuoch Ubang, Africano Mande, Kuol Athian Mawien, Angelo Ugwaag Arun, Rizik zackaria Hassan, Mary Apai and Tor Deng Mawien. Researchers Warn of Fake News Apocalypse Ahead, Fueled by AI, Astronomers Spot Black Hole Devouring a Star, History-Altering Find? In attendance of NLC 126 members, the NLC meeting empowers the partys chairperson to appoint three deputies of the chairperson, the secretary general, and two deputies respectively. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, Governor Unity state The party leader also confirmed 10 NLC members from Central Equatoria State, 12 members from Western Equatoria, 11 from Lakes State, 12 from Western Bahr el Ghazal State, 12 from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, 12 from Warrap State, 11 from Unity State, 12 from Upper Nile State, 10 from Jonglei State, 6 from Abyei, three members representing youth, six members from northern sector states and six members from the diaspora. Kiir also confirmed the following names as members of the SPLM Political Bureau: Kiir appointed 31 others as members of the SPLM Political Bureau. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He has been in the country since then and was appointed to the security advisory role in May 2016 following the signing of the 2016 peace agreement between First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and President Salva Kiir Mayardit following three of a devastating conflict. Copyright 20192023 Sudans Post - All rights reserved. The meeting had to be adjourned because there are issues that were not prepared, one of them is swearing in of new three deputy chairmen, the secretary general plus two deputies, and new members of the political bureau and national liberation council, Kuol Atem Bol, the SPLM Secretary for Political Affairs and Mobilization told journalists in Juba on Monday. The political bureau members have been increased to 35 from the previous 17 members. Mr. Pagan Amum Okiech, federal Cabinet Affairs Minister and SPLM Secretary General who is also Secretary to Political Bureau SPLM is the main political party in the country. The national liberation council confirmed Peter Lam both as the SPLM Secretary General. 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This was once done will pave way for swearing in of the new members of the political bureau the highest decision making organ of the SPLM. Mr. Kuol Manyang Juuk, Governor Jonglei state By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Join millions of others and stay up to date with the latest news updates from South Sudan. Why dont we talk here in our place? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The chairperson of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), Salva Kiir, on Tuesday confirmed the members of the National Liberation Council and Political Bureau. The party has also added 16 new members to the political bureau and replaced those who passed on, defected, or were incapacitated. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Make a monthly or a one off contribution. Mr. Mansour Khalid, Advisor to President of the Republic In October, the SPLM Acting Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both declared that the two top politiciansMachar of SPLM-IO and Pagan Amum of Real SPLM who were serving as deputy party's chairman and party's secretary-general respectively lost their membership after forming their own parties. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The chairperson of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), Salva Kiir, has confirmed the members of the National Liberation Council and Political Bureau. While these intra-party talks are expected to run concurrently to the peace negotiations, it is unclear what role Tutkew is previously a member of the National Congress Party (NCP) led The Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) has appointed and made changes within its top leadership structure. Your email address will not be published. December 2nd, 2022 Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. On Tuesday, his party, the Sudan. Jubaecho 2022, All Rights Reserved - Powered by. While appointing Akol Paul Khordit as the first deputy secretary general for political affairs, mobilization, and organization and Tulio Odongi, as the deputy secretary general for administration and finance. Jubaecho 2022, All Rights Reserved - Powered by. Below is the list of the SPLM Political Bureau members: - Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayaardit, SPLM Chairman and Commander in Chief of SPLA - Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First SPLM Deputy and GoSS. Copyright 2023. The others are: Daniel Awet Akot, Kuol Manyang Juuk, Jemma Nunu Kumba, Deng Alor Kuol, Taban Deng Gai, Simon Kun Puoch, Nhial Deng Nhial, Margaret Leonardo Itto, Rebecca Nyandeng Mabior, John Koang Nyuon, Awut Deng Achuil, Paul Mayom Akec, Akol Paul Kordit, Abocha Ali Malou, Kosti Manibe Ngai, Rin Tueny Mabor, Benjamin Bol Mel, Margaret Mathiang Deang, Stephen Dhieu Dau, David Yau Yau, Tulio Odongi, Mark Nyipuoch Ubang, Africano Mande, Kuol Athian Mawien, Angelo Ugwaag Arun, Rizik zackaria Hassan, Mary Apai and Tor Deng Mawien. Tut, Barnaba among SPLM Political Bureau nominees. Below is the list of the SPLM Political Bureau members: Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayaardit, SPLM Chairman and Commander in Chief of SPLA Other notable appointed members to the political bureau include Tut Gatluak Manime the Presidential Secvurity Advisor, Stephen Dhieu Dau the former minister of finance, Barnaba Marial Benjamin the Minister of Presidential Affairs, and David Yau Yau the former head of Pibor Administrative Area and Louis Lobong Lojore the Governor of Eastern Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The ruling party, SPLM, has nominated 21 more members to join the political bureau, pending approval by the National Liberation Council. Tower Post Media Ltd 2021. Bol also said that party leaders from the 10 states plus three administrative areas endorsed President Salva Kiir as the party flag bearer in the upcoming election to be held in February 2024. All rights reserved. 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