Akec Tong Aleu, the governor of the proposed Tonj state, has issued an administrative order dividing up the area previously comprising three counties and expanded them to 19 counties in fulfillment of the presidential order approving creation of more administrative units.

Governor Akec, according to the order which became public on Monday, appointed 19 counties commissioners. Below are the names of commissioners with their respective counties:

1. Deng Majok Deng Makuei - Lou Arik Mawien

2. Muorter Manyang Mayen - Kongor

3. Kharlo Maluil Makuek - Akop

4. Brig Gen. Marko Awuoc Kuot - Rualbet

5. Kur Kuc Angony - Lou Paher.

6. Thijin Ayindit Kuot - Warrap

7. Lt Col. Mawien Majok Majok - Manloor

8. Joseph Madut Deng - Kirik

9. Bol Agei Bol - Pagol

10. Madhol Chol Thuc - Luanyjang South

11. William Arop Mawiik - Luanyjang North

12. Abraham Mabior Malith - Luanyjang Centre

13. Mawien Yap Yel - Luanyjang East

14. 1st Lt. Santino Gum Gaak -Jalwau

15. Chol Mabior Dil - Ananatak

16. County Bol Aruec Acinaduok - Manyangngok

17. Joseph Luiti Jago - Tonj

18. Makuer Tiau Anyuon - Wanhalel

19. John Akot Chuol Akot - Thiet