By Lodu William Odiya
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved, James Koang Chuol Ranley from his position as the upper Nile state governor.
The head of state appointed Jacob Dollar Ruot as the new governor.
The changes were made on Friday through presidential decree that was read on the state-owned broadcaster, SSBC.
“I Salva Kiir Mayardit the president of the Republic of South Sudan, do hereby relieve honourable James Koang Chuol Ranley from his position as the governor of Upper Nile state issued under my hand and seal of the republic of South Sudan in juba this third day of the month of October in the 2025” the decree partly read.
In March 2025, President Salva Kiir Mayardit appointed James Koang Chuol as the new governor of Upper Nile State, a region currently experiencing turmoil.
He was sworn in as the new governor tasking him with ending ongoing hostilities and restoring peace in the troubled region.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in Juba on Thursday, saw President Kiir call on Gen. Koang to prioritize reconciliation and unity among the state’s divided communities.
He urged citizens to reject cycles of revenge and instead work towards the common good of the country.