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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The national legislative assembly has adjourned today\u2019s sitting, which was scheduled to discuss President Salva Kiir\u2019s speech, due to the absence of most national ministers. Only five ministers were in attendance.<\/p>\n

The decision came after MP Elizabeth Adut argued that the sitting could not proceed without the presence of ministers.<\/p>\n

Lawmaker Faruk Gatkouth backed her concern, saying that the President\u2019s speech is a government policy statement that requires ministers to be present.<\/p>\n

SPLM-IO Chief Whip Faruk Gatkouth also stood up and supported the call to adjourn the sitting.<\/p>\n

After a brief debate, members unanimously agreed to adjourn the sitting.<\/p>\n

Only five ministers attended today\u2019s sitting: the Ministers of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Public Service, Culture, and Environment, as well as the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.<\/p>\n

As a result, the Speaker adjourned the sitting and directed that ministers attend on a new date to be communicated.<\/p>\n

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

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