Kiir reconstitutes CoS, rescinds the mandate of some lawmakers, reinstates elected legislators

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a Republican Decree this evening revoking the appointment of several members of the transitional National legislative assembly. President Salva Kiir also reconstituted the Council of States, paving way for a functional national legislature.

This follows outrage from some members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) who were elected to parliament in 2010 but were not reappointed when Kiir reconstituted the legislature in May.

The president appoints members of the Upper House from his SPLM party, Dr. Riek Machar’s SPLM-IO party, and other opposition groups that signed the renewed peace deal.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has revoked the appointment of Mary Nyanut Machar as the Member of Parliament representing Twic county in the National Assembly.

Among so many of the changes, Kiir re-appointed Victoria Adhar Arop Chom back to her position. President Kiir left out Mama Adhardit during the reconstitution of the parliament and named her daughter as successor.

Below is the list of the members of the reconstituted Council of States:

1. Stephen Gaga Lukudu – CE SPLM
2. Kornelio Kenyi Befo – CE SPLM
3. Johnson Ladu Surur – CE SPLM
4. Jaden Jada Solomon – CE SPLM
5. Victoria Nasire Augustino – CE SPLM
6. Anisia Achieng Karlo – EE SPLM
7. Marko Lokale – EE SPLM
8. Michael Lokerui Losike – EE SPLM
9. Denis Oreng Ofilang Itorong – EE SPLM
10. Daniel Deng Lual – Jonglei SPLM
11. Sarah Nyakuoch Kuach – Jonglei SPLM
12. Monica Achol Benjamin – Jonglei SPLM
13. Chuol Rambang Luoth – Jonglei SPLM
14. Joshua Dau Dhieu – Jonglei SPLM
15. Michael Mario Dhuor – Jonglei SPLM
16. Majak Machar Dholbai – Lakes SPLM
17. James Magok Ater – Lakes SPLM
18. Isaac Kon Anok – Lakes SPLM
19. Arthur Akuien Chol – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
20. Aldo Ajou Deng – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
21. Athian Athian Kuot – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
22. Donato Dimo Orach – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
23. Chan Malual Chan – Warrap SPLM
24. Anei Ngong Anei – Warrap SPLM
25. Faustino Atem-gualdit – Warrap SPLM
26. Nyandeng Kerubino Kuanyin – Warrap SPLM
27. Louis Victor Akwar – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
28. Dhalkon Ricardo Ugal – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
29. Celestino Joseph Mahmoud – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
30. Awadh Juma Aman Marjal – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
31. Gol Paul Ngundeng – Unity SPLM
32. Sultan Kong Kong – Unity SPLM
33. Rieu Gatlier Gai – Unity SPLM
34. Joseph Bol Chan – Upper Nile SPLM
35. Alice Odok Kiir – Upper Nile SPLM
36. Arun Lual Run – Upper Nile SPLM
37. Joseph Aban Deng – Upper Nile SPLM
38. Joseph Nyok Abiel – Upper Nile SPLM
39. John Masua Mandaza – WE SPLM
40. Isaac Sumu Cleopa – WE SPLM
41. Queenta Benedict Zungubia – WE SPLM
42. Angelo Beda Gbangbura – WE SPLM
43. Tabitha Chol Manyiel – Abyei AA SPLM
44. Kennedy Gayin Ngare – Pibor AA SPLM
45. Khamis Ismael Konyi – Pibor AA SPLM
46. Mary Ayen Mijok – Ruweng SPLM
47. Dr. Vigil Modi Guma – CE Democratic Forum
48. Ida Luka Jenman – Pibor AA Democratic Forum
49. Prof. Malok Daniel Achu – Western Bahr el Ghazal USSAP
50. Mary Isaac Daniel – Lakes USSAP
51. James Andrea Anyak – Western Bahr el Ghazal Labour
52. Mary Apar Deng – Upper Nile DC
53. Ajuet Rehan Muon Ajuet – Warrap USSP
54. James Wal Garang – Norther Bahr el Ghazal SANU
55. Jenevia Eliaba Janap – WE UDSF
56. Manoah Aligo Donga – CE SPLM-IO
57. Monica Juan Lino – CE SPLM-IO
58. Josephine Nakur Ambrose – EE SPLM-IO
59. Sisto Majikwe – EE SPLM-IO
60. Taban John Nyaruben Korong – Pibor AA SPLM-IO
61. John Juyol Yual – Jonglei SPLM-IO
62. Hassan Adam Gatpan Dong – Jonglei SPLM-IO
63. Rebecca Anei Diot Manyiel – Lakes SPLM-IO
64. Elisabeth Stephen Kon – Lakes SPLM-IO
65. Deng Deng Akoon – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM-IO
66. Mubarak Deng Tong Duang – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM-IO
67. Ruot Dhol Rieth – Unity SPLM-IO
68. Petero Juol Machar – Unity SPLM-IO
69. John Wuor Manteng – Ruweng SPLM-IO
70. Cirilo Chol Dut Noon – Warrap SPLM-IO
71. Nyandeng Mayen Kuol – Warrap SPLM-IO
72. Margret Vito Akwar – Abyei AA SPLM-IO
73. Madelino Angelo Elzain – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM-IO
74. Santino Opiyo Madhieu – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM-IO
75. Laveric Liwa Dongoro – WE SPLM-IO
76. Jules Reuben Nakobo – WE SPLM-IO
77. Nafisa Ibrahim Adam – Upper Nile SPLM-IO
78. Joy Owach Nyiker – Upper Nile SPLM-IO
79. Simon Maguet Gai Majak – Unity SPLM-IO
80. Moses Malek Chuol Kang – Upper Nile SPLM-IO
81. Celino Saturino Swaka Daniel – CE SPLM-IO
82. Margret John Jok – Jonglei SPLM-IO
83. Bapiny Manytuil Wejang – Unity SSOA
84. John Tap Malual – Unity SSOA
85. John Ukech Lueth – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SSOA
86. Bepin Sabino Ajawin – Upper Nile SSOA
87. Linda Andrea Apaya – WE SSOA
88. Juan Dar – Unity SSOA
89. Abdun Gatjiek Gatluak – Unity SSOA
90. Bashir Abdelrahman – Pibor AA SSOA
91. Okello Laweri Odong – EE SSOA
92. Tut Gatkek Tut Upper – Upper Nile SSOA

Below are the Members of Parliament whose appointments have been revoked and replaced by the president just days before the oath-taking ceremony slated for July 9:

1. Jennifer Yabu Lasuba – CE SPLM
2. Huda Michael Laila Daudi – CE SPLM
3. Gowan John Elias – CE SPLM
4. Suzy Anthony Juma – CE SPLM
5. Emmanuel Taban Martin – CE SPLM
6. Diana Richard Wani – CE SPLM
7. Eunice Nakor Paul – EE SPLM
8. Hellen Orasio – EE SPLM
9. Daniel Naroi Lochek – EE SPLM
10. Pasca Ohisa Oduho – EE SPLM
11. Chol Paul Pawel – Jonglei SPLM
12. Nyang Chol Duor – Jonglei SPLM
13. James Guot Pur – Jonglei SPLM
14. Nyawaragak Martin Nyang – Jonglei SPLM
15. Elisabeth Akuol Chuang – Jonglei SPLM
16. Mary Akech Bior – Jonglei SPLM
17. Tabitha Nyanchin Kuojo – Jonglei SPLM
18. Suzana Peter Machar – Lakes SPLM
19. Peter Lual Lual – Northern Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
20. Mary Nyanut Ring Machar – Warrap SPLM
21. Joseph Garang Maluil – Warrap SPLM
22. Neima Abbas Eldo – Western Bahr el Ghazal SPLM
23. Mary Paul Ngundeng – Unity SPLM
24. Innocent Lazarus Latjor – Unity SPLM
25. Simon Gatluak Pech Dak – Unity SPLM
26. Anita David Gamu – WE SPLM
27. Roselyn Samuel Abujohn – WE SPLM
28. Sepura Siapai Richard – WE SPLM
29. Loto Alibiapai – WE SPLM
30. Lawrence Ibon – PAA SPLM
31. Ongeso Cham Ader – PAA SPLM
32. Kengen Jakor Bejo – PAA SPLM
33. Deng Arop Kuol – AAA SPLM
34. Peter Gatkuoth Thot Pakam – Unity SSOA
35. Maria Nyahok William – UN SSOA