Former Vice President James Wani Igga Hails His Dismissal as Part of Routine Government Restructuring

Press Statement, Office of the Former Vice President for Economic Cluster
Republic of South Sudan

For Immediate Release, Juba, South Sudan

Saturday, 15 February 2025 (PW) — The Office of H.E. Prof. James Wani Igga, Former Vice President of the Republic and Chairman of the Economic Cluster, wishes to clarify that he has not issued any official statement regarding his appointment as the SPLM Secretary General.

Prof. Wani Igga fully accepts his removal from the position of Vice President as part of the normal governmental restructuring process, which is a common practice in governments worldwide. H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, is exercising his constitutional mandate in making these changes.

The appointment within the party structure should not be misconstrued as a demotion or promotion. It is instead a matter of party discipline, commitment, and obedience—hallmarks of a true and well-trained political cadre. As of now, Former Vice President Prof. Wani Igga remains the SPLM First Deputy Chairman and SPLM Secretary General Designate.

An official statement regarding his new role will be issued following a formal meeting of the SPLM leadership.

The public is hereby urged to disregard any misleading information circulating on social media. Such false and fabricated reports are intended to sow discord, create division, and undermine the prevailing peace and stability in the country.

Issued by:
Former Press Unit
Office of the Former Vice President for Economic Cluster
Republic of South Sudan

Summary of the Presidential decrees

1. Sacked – James Wani Igga Vice President for Economic Cluster- SPLM
2. Sacked – Hussein Abdelbagi Akol – Vice President for Services Cluster – SSOA
3. Sacked – Hon. Yolanda Awel Deng – Minister of Health
4. Sacked – Hon. Josephine Lago – Minister of Agriculture
5. Sacked – Hon. Benjamin Bol Mel – Presidential Envoy on Special Programs
6. Sacked – Hon. Tut Gatluak – Presidential Envoy to Middle East
7. Sacked – Gen. Akech Tong Aleu – Director General of National Security and internal Bureau
8. Sacked – Hon. Alferd Futayo Governor of Western Equatoria State
9. Sacked – Peter Lam Buoth Secretary General SPLM

Appointment

1. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel – Vice President for Economic Cluster – SPLM
2. Josephine Lago – Vice President For Services Cluster – SSOA
3. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol – Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
4. Hon. James Wani Igga SPLM – Secretary General.
5. Minister of Health not replaced.
6. Governor of Western Equatoria State not replaced.
7. Deputy for director for Administrations and Finance to Act as the Director General Charles
8. Hon. Tut Kew assign as the Ambassador to Kuwait

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