"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
1- Clement Wani Konga, replaced with Juma Ali Malou (CES)—Juma Ali is a Mundari like Clement Wani
2- Joseph Bakosoro Bangazi, replaced with Patrick Zamoi (WES)—Zamoi was a former governor of WES, after AbuJohn
3- Simon Kun Puoch, replaced with Gen. Chol Thon Balok (Upper Nile)—SPLA Deputy Chief of General Staff for Moral Orientation Lieutenant General Chol Thon is a Padang Dinka
4- Madam Nyandeng Malek Diliech, replaced with Akech Tong Aleu (Warrap)—Akech Tong was the deputy governor of Nyandeng
5- Salva Chol Ayat, replaced with Gen. Akot Deng Akot (NBS)—Akot Deng was the former state commissioner of police in Aweil, previously transferred to Juba but refused to relocate.
Of all the elected governors of South Sudan, only two remain in office: Western Bahr el Ghazal state and Eastern Equatoria state.
PaanLuel Wël – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaanLuel Wël Media
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a prominent news and commentary platform dedicated to covering the news, history, culture, literature, and socio-political affairs of South Sudan and the world. Established in July 2011, the website was born out of PaanLuel Wël’s vision to create a space for free expression and constructive dialogue during a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history.
Through PaanLuel Wël Media, he has cultivated a vibrant intellectual forum that features a diverse range of voices, from poets, authors, and academics to activists, commentators, and community columnists. The platform is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to the project of nation-building and social transformation.
PaanLuel Wël is a passionate advocate for the power of media to educate, empower, and connect people across political, ethnic, and generational divides. He is committed to fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and inclusivity and is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
