South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has transferred eight military generals from active list of the Sudan People Defense forces (SSPDF) to non active list.
According the transfer circular signed by the President who is the commander in Chief of SSPDF and all the regular forces, the eight military generals transferred include Gen Rabi Mujung the current governor of Central Equatoria governor Rabi Mujung.
Efforts to reach the SSPDF spokesperson to confirm and explore more regarding the changes were not successful.
The circular did not revealed the reasons for the transfer of the military generals to the non active however some of the public believed that the decision would allow the general to participate in politics.
“I Salva Kiir Mayardit President of the Republic of South Sudan and the commander In Chief of the SSPDF do hereby Transfer Eight officers Active list to the non-Active list in the South Sudan People Peoples Defence Forces (SSPDF) as hereunder” the circular signed by President partly read.
Othe generals transferred to non active list include Lt.Marshall Stephen Babanen, the former chief of Military Intelligence,Lt. Gen. Malual Majok Chiengkuac, Lt. Gen. ThiiK Achiek Hol, Lt. Gen. Ernest Dut Wol Upiou, Lt. Gen. Thayip Gatluak Taitai, Lt. Gen. Abud Stephen Thiongkol and Lt. Gen. Simon Aguto Kok.
Last week South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dismissed Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadallah Wani replacing him with Gen. Rabi Emmanuel through presidential decree read out on state television (SSBC).
Jadallah, a member of the ruling SPLM party and a popular figure in the state, had served as governor since May 2024. He previously served as governor of the now-defunct Jubek State.
Meanwhile on assuming office, the newly appointed Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel called on the people of the state to embrace unity and shun division for the betterment of the region and improved service delivery.
“I wish to call upon all colleagues in the government and all the political parties across Central Equatoria State, let us set aside our differences and work together in unity and harmony towards achieving the singular best interests of the people of South Sudan,” he said.
Governor Mujung acknowledged the key challenges facing the state, notably insecurity caused by holdout groups, particularly in Greater Yei land disputes, and frequent clashes between cattle herders and farmers.
He stressed that these problems require a united and coordinated response.
He also expressed concern over the welfare of civil servants and citizens across the state, pledging to address the issue while maintaining integrity in governance.
The governor praised the contributions of his predecessors, noting that their leadership has built a foundation he plans to strengthen and expand.
He further emphasized the importance of social cohesion and inclusive development, pledging to uphold unity among communities in the state.
Gen. Mujung linked insecurity to underdevelopment and youth unemployment and promised to tackle the root causes while pursuing peaceful engagement with armed groups.
