The caretaker governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, on Friday appointed seven caretaker ministers.
According to State Decree No. 02/2026, the appointments were made under the powers conferred by Republican Decree No. 33/2026, dated 22 September 2026, and Article 99(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of Western Equatoria State, 2011, as amended in 2015.
The appointed caretaker ministers are:
Abel Sudan — Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement.
Nama Bukulu — Ministry of Health.
Patrick Riruyo — Ministry of General Education and Instruction.
Noah Issa Phillip — Ministry of Information, Communication and Telecommunications.
Allison Yoere Rukusa — Ministry of Finance, Planning and Investment.
James Abdallah Arona — Ministry of Roads, Bridges and Physical Infrastructure.
Gibson Bullen Wande — Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
The decree states that it takes effect from the date of signature. The appointments come after President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued Republican Decree No. 33/2026 on 22 September 2026, paving the way for the appointment of Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa as caretaker governor of Western Equatoria State.
The decree was signed by Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa on Friday, 9 October 2026.
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