The Office of the President has dismissed public speculation surrounding Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior’s recent assignment to oversee the Governance Cluster, clarifying that the move does not signal any change in the country’s executive hierarchy.
While addressing the media, Presidential Press Secretary Ambassador David Amuor said Nyandeng’s role is temporary and administrative, aimed at ensuring continuity of government operations following the suspension of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, who traditionally chairs the Governance Cluster.
Amb. David, explained that the Council of Ministers had accumulated a backlog of pending memos and policy documents, many of which required urgent presentation and processing to avoid delays in governance and legislation.
“This arrangement does not in any way alter the hierarchy of the Presidency,” Amb. David stressed. “Vice President Nyandeng is only facilitating the presentation and co-sharing of memos in Cabinet to ensure government work continues smoothly.”
According to the Presidency, VP Nyandeng was selected due to her seniority and relatively lighter workload as Vice President in charge of the Gender and Youth Cluster, making her best placed to temporarily handle additional responsibilities within the Cabinet.
The press secretary further clarified that Nyandeng’s mandate is limited to Cabinet proceedings and does not extend to exercising the broader powers of the First Vice President.
VP Nyandeng new role will focus on guiding policy documents through Cabinet and forwarding approved items to the National Legislative Assembly for enactment.
To support the increased workload, the Governance Cluster will be assisted by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs and other senior ministers, ensuring continuity in decision-making and coordination.
The Presidency’s clarification comes amid heightened political attention, with sections of the public and political observers questioning whether the move indicated a reshuffle or power shift within the transitional government formed under the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Officials, however, insist that the arrangement is purely procedural and meant to safeguard government efficiency while maintaining the existing leadership structure.
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