Lol assembly passes new constitution

Lol State’s parliament has adopted a new constitution – the first since the creation of the state by President Salva Kiir in October 2015.

Lol State's parliament has adopted a new constitution – the first since the creation of the state by President Salva Kiir in October 2015.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, Joseph Deng Nguach, Lol State parliament speaker said the assembly passed the text earlier this week. He pointed out that new constitution has been presented to the state governor.

“The governor will send the text to the ministry of justice in Juba,” he said.

The lawmaker urged the people of Lol State to welcome the new constitution, reiterating his government’s commitment to promote the rule of law.