The Governor of Gok State Madhang Majok Meen has issued a decree on Tuesday appointing Santino Ater Amon as the Secretary General of Gok State General Secretariat.

The decree took effect yesterday, 23 February.

Gok State is one of 28 states created by President Salva Kiir by decree but challenged as unconstitutional by a coalition of opposition parties.

Monitors of the peace agreement have called the creation of the 28 states a “violation” of the peace agreement. Salva Kiir says the 28 states are the demand of the people.

Gok State comprises only Cueibet County with its capital at Cueibet.