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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Mr Joseph Ntakirutimana, Burundi\u2019s ruling party deputy secretary-general, has been elected the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).<\/p>\n

He won after 54 members out of the 63 voted for him, while one voted against him. Eight votes were spoilt. For one to win the EALA speaker\u2019s position, he or she must get at least 42 votes.<\/p>\n

South Sudan registered three candidates position but they withdrew on the eve of the election, leaving Ntakirutimana unopposed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe found that Burundi joined (EALA) before us and we decided, for the unity and working together, to let Burundi go through. This decision will bring harmony and come 2027, Burundi will support us,\u201d Dr. Ann Itto, leader of South Sudan caucus in the EALA.<\/p>\n

Mr. Ntakirutimana joined the parliament of Burundi in 1993 and had served as a senator and a member of parliament for the last 30 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the place (Arusha) where we signed my country\u2019s agreement…got me from being a cleaner and refugee [to] be a member of the parliament,\u201d said the new EALA Speaker.<\/p>\n

He becomes the 6th speaker of the regional assembly since its establishment in 2001. He takes over from Rwanda\u2019s Martin Ngoga whose tenure ended on December 17, 2022.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Mr Joseph Ntakirutimana, Burundi\u2019s ruling party deputy secretary-general, has been elected the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). He won after 54 members out of the 63 voted for him, while one voted against him. Eight votes were spoilt. 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