SPLM-IO General Secretariat

20 May 2026

Today, the new members of parliament from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Interim Leadership took the oath at the National Parliament building to officially begin their duties as representatives of the people.

This comes after their appointment last week. The party has 47 new members.

Governor Riek G*i swears in new Jonglei state ministers from SPLM IO, calls for unity and peace

The Governor of Jonglei State, Riek G*i Kok, on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed state ministers representing SPLM-IO at a ceremony held at Jonglei’s coordination office in Juba.

The officials who took the oath of office include Maker Dak Deng as State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Manyhal Riek Rial as State Minister of Roads and Bridges, Abraham Kuany Thon as State Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development, and Alier John Panchol Alier as State Minister of Peacebuilding.

Addressing the newly appointed ministers, Governor Riek G*i Kok Diang emphasised that peace remains the core mandate of the Jonglei State Government. He urged them to work together as one administration to achieve lasting peace, reconciliation, and unity across the state.

The governor also highlighted the ongoing communal conflict in northern Jonglei, emphasising the need for collective efforts and a shift in mindset to promote sustainable peace among communities.

Credit; Hot in Juba