The Eastern Equatoria State’s Governor Louis Lobong Lojore speaking during the forum on November 24, 2021 in Juba
Eastern Equatoria
State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has announced a significant reshuffle
affecting key municipal and county leadership positions.
In Kapoeta
Municipality, Mayor Lukuda Elia Lonyia has been relieved of his duties and
replaced by Lotede Lomuria Abraham.
Meanwhile, in Torit
Municipality, both Mayor Mustafa Zacharia Albino and his deputy, Lokai Philemon
Lopeta, have also been dismissed. Oyito Babtist Soforonio has been appointed as
the new mayor of Torit.
The announcement was made through gubernatorial decrees
announced on the state-run radio, 97.5 FM-The Voice of Eastern Equatoria State,
on Friday evening.
In additional
reshuffles, Abdallah Lokeno, Commissioner of Kapoeta East County, has been
suspended and replaced by Stephen Lowosio Lomongin, who will serve as caretaker
commissioner.
Ceaser Longai Fuli,
formerly the Coordinator of Eastern Equatoria State in Juba, has been appointed
Mayor of Nimule Municipality. His previous role will now be filled by Lodae
Pascalino Woyakori, who formerly served as Executive Director in the Governor’s
Office.
