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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The leader the Other Opposition Parties (OPP), Peter Mayen Majongdit, has dismissed claims that he influenced his wife\u2019s appointment as deputy governor of Warrap State.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Sudans Post on Monday, Mayen said that his wife, Aluel Garang, was nominated by the OPP and not him, adding that he simply signed the nomination papers because he is the leader of the party.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are not true,\u201d Mayen said about the claims. \u201cMy wife was nominated by the OPP and not me. She was nominated because of her unwavering capability as a woman leader of this country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayen also denied that his wife\u2019s appointment was a reward for his political support for the President Salva Kiir, saying he has been a staunch critic of Kiir\u2019s government and that his wife is a qualified person capable of serving the people of Warrap State.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife is a qualified and experienced leader,\u201d Mayen who is the OPP candidate for the would-be 2024 elections said. \u201cShe is more than capable of serving the people of Warrap State.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayen\u2019s comments come after a section of South Sudanese social media users accused him of using his political influence to get his wife appointed as deputy governor. Mayen denies this arguing that his wife\u2019s appointment was based on merit.<\/p>\n

The appointment of Aluel Garang as deputy governor is the latest in a series of appointments of women to high-level positions in South Sudan. In recent years, women\u2019s representation has witnessed surge in various levels of government.<\/p>\n

These appointments are seen as a positive step towards gender equality in South Sudan. However, some people have criticized the government for not appointing more women to senior positions.<\/p>\n

Mayen\u2019s OPP is one of the party signatories to the revitalized peace agreement with a quota system that requires 30% of its leadership positions to be held by women. Mayen said that he is committed to promoting gender equality in South Sudan and that he will continue to support women in leadership positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am committed to promoting gender equality in South Sudan,\u201d Mayen said. \u201cI will continue to support women in leadership positions, and I will work to ensure that they have the same opportunities as men.\u201d Aluel was appointed by President Kiir in late July and her appointment sparked controversy in the world\u2019s youngest country.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The leader the Other Opposition Parties (OPP), Peter Mayen Majongdit, has dismissed claims that he influenced his wife\u2019s appointment as deputy governor of Warrap State. 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