The speaker of parliament for the proposed Aweil State, Deng Deng Ayom, announced the appointment of heads of the specialized committees, ending days of uncertainty over which members would be appointed by parliamentary leadership after consultation with state governor and party officials.
Malong’s deputy, Jel Mangok Jel, is the political advisor in the state. Former education minister, Kon Deng Chan, according to the speaker, has been appointed the chairman of legal affairs, local government and law enforcement, and peace and reconciliation.
Santino Manyuat Ngong, was named the chairman of finance, public accounts, trade, and investment and public service. The former government chief whip, Benson Upuoth Malo, was named the chairman of information, culture, youth and sports and affairs and parliamentary affairs.
Ajong Akot Akol was named the chairperson of agriculture, forestry and animal committee.
Former security advisor, Akot Kiir Ayii, was appointed chairperson for security, physical infrastructure, and water resources, while Arkanjelo Biet Wol Abiem was selected as the chairman of health, education, gender, child and social welfare committee.
The leadership took oath of office on Monday before the speaker, his deputy and head of judiciary in the state.
Speaker Deng commended the selection of the heads of specialized committees through consensus. He pledged to work in harmony with the executive and officials of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement party in the state, which is headed by former governor and army chief of staff Paul Malong.