South Sudan President Salva Kiir Announces Replacement of Three Members Of NCRC 

By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir made significant changes to the National Constitution Review Commission (NCRC) by replacing three of its members.

The announcement was made via a decree broadcasted on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).

The president dismissed Dr. Majak Agoth Atem (Former Detainee, FD), Mary Akec Bior (Women), and Koang Chot Lith (Other Political Parties) from their positions.

In their stead, he appointed Riak Daniel Dual (FD), Maria Gideon Galmar (Women), and Mayen Jeremiah Turich (Other Political Parties) to the commission.

The NCRC, established under Presidential Order No. 02/2012 and later reconstituted through the Constitution-Making Process Act of 2022, is tasked with critical responsibilities, including reviewing the Transitional Constitution to pinpoint necessary amendments, conducting nationwide public consultations, facilitating civic education, and drafting the permanent constitution.

In related announcements, President Kiir also made changes within several state parliaments. In Unity State, he revoked the appointments of Peter Dang Beliu (USAP Party) and Monaka Nyaura Duoth from the National Agenda, appointing Lony Mathai Both Lek and Nyekong Chap Tek as their successors.

In Western Equatoria State, Kiir removed Rizik Khamis Simon, representing the USAP Party, and appointed Taban David Zachariah Bauro in his place. Similarly, in Lakes State, he revoked Arek Marol Bol’s appointment from the National Agenda and replaced him with Riel Chol Riel.

In Upper Nile State, the president dismissed Jelamina Mading Bilkuei and Koach Isaac Chol, both affiliated with the USAP, and appointed Achol Arop Monykuany Maker and Rankiel Makal Gatkuoth as their replacements.

These changes highlight ongoing efforts by the administration to reshape key governance structures in South Sudan as the country moves forward with its constitutional process and governance reforms.