Breaking News: President Kiir Fires Lam Akol, Appoints Rizik Zachariah as New Minister of Transport

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin from his position as the Minister of Transport and appointed Hon. Rizik Zachariah Hassan as his replacement in a presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Tuesday evening. ‎ ‎The decree did not specify reasons for Dr. Akol’s removal, but political analysts say the change comes amid mounting concerns over inefficiency and internal wrangles within the Ministry of Transport, particularly over the management of infrastructure projects and transport safety reforms. ‎ ‎Rizik Zachariah, who previously served as the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, is a seasoned politician and close ally of President Kiir.  ‎ His appointment is seen as part of a wider government reshuffle aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring loyalty within key ministries as South Sudan heads toward the anticipated national elections. ‎ ‎Dr. Lam Akol, a veteran opposition figure and leader...

Wau State Assembly Impeached State Minister Of Health Over Missing 500,000 SSP

 
Wau State Health Minister yesterday was impeached by the State Legislative Assembly over missing Health Ministry money and other related issues.  

The State Minister of Health was impeached in absentia after failing to turn up for questioning by the State Assembly for the third time.  

Wau State Health Minister Hon. James Patrick evaded the questioning by the assembly forcing the state legislative to pass a vote of no confidence.  

Wau State Assembly also gave the State Minister of Health seven (7) days to return back all the State properties plus the missing 500,000 SSP donation by President Salva Kiir.  

 Corruption is very rampant in South Sudan and it is becoming a disease that is eating government officials in the government. 

More to come shortly.... 

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