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Greater Pibor administrator dissolves government

GPAA Chief Administrator Peter Guzulu Maze- Courtesy
March 2, 2025 PIBOR

The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Peter Guzulu Maze, has dissolved nearly the entire government he inherited from his predecessor.

The order, which took effect last Thursday, marks a significant shake-up in the administrative area’s leadership.

Peter Ajany Kaimoi, the GPAA Local Government Minister, confirmed the move to Radio Tamazuj on Sunday. He stated that only officials appointed alongside the new chief administrator when he assumed office earlier this year were spared from the dissolution.

Mr. Kaimoi added that consultations are underway, and the process of forming a new government is expected to begin on Monday.

“Our chief administrator is conducting consultations. Starting Monday, he may begin forming his government anew,” he said.

Key figures relieved of their roles

The dissolution affects a wide range of officials, including advisors, cabinet ministers, and members of independent commissions.

Below is a breakdown of those relieved of their positions:

Advisors:

  1. Nura Stephen Lokine – Advisor on Gender
  2. Sam David Ngachamor – Advisor on Special Affairs

Cabinet Ministers:

  1. Jacob Werchum Juok – Minister of Information and Communication
  2. Stephen Konyi Jangkuch – Minister of Finance and Economic Planning
  3. Abraham Kelang Jiji – Minister of Physical Infrastructure
  4. Charles Bachak Okony – Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries
  5. James Chacha Konyi – Minister of Labour, Public Service, and Human Resource Development
  6. Paul Minalem Barbolo – Minister of Mining, Wildlife Conservation, and Tourism
  7. Jay Adingora Alual – Minister of Health and Environment
  8. Elizabeth Kumen Teny – Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare
  9. Hassan Ismail Konyi – Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sports

Chairpersons of Independent Commissions:

  1. James Nyikcho Pirya – Chairperson of the Peace Commission
  2. David Lokoli Allan – Chairperson of the RRC
  3. Jacob Logocho Nyathi – Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission
  4. Bazuka Oman Odol – Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission
  5. Zachariah Allan Lolima – Chairperson of the Land Commission

Deputy Chairpersons of Independent Commissions:

  1. Keitha Ngachina Korok – Deputy Chairperson of the Peace Commission
  2. David Ngiro Yankon – Deputy Chairperson of the RRC
  3. Simon Ochalla Wello – Deputy Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission
  4. Umjuma Johnson Korok – Deputy Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission
  5. Khamisa Majur Mabior – Deputy Chairperson of the Land Commission

Members of Independent Commissions:

  1. Joseph Ketcho – Member of the RRC
  2. William Baal Lotony – Member of the RRC
  3. Omot John Abulla – Member of the RRC
  4. Paul Agor Ngayo – Member of the Land Commission
  5. Chacha Aruk Irer – Member of the Land Commission
  6. John Konyi Modeny – Member of the Land Commission
  7. Charles Beko Dunyi – Member of the Anti-Corruption Commission
  8. Mary Longole Charles – Member of the Anti-Corruption Commission
  9. Obang Ochan Omot – Member of the Anti-Corruption Commission
  10. Joseph Konyi Akunga – Member of the Human Rights Commission
  11. Mary Baal Konyi – Member of the Human Rights Commission
  12. Joseph Nyiel Luka – Member of the Human Rights Commission
  13. Pamella Ajak Loki – Member of the Peace Commission
  14. James Walanyang Ngovor – Member of the Peace Commission
  15. Nyany Korok Kolithok – Member of the Peace Commission