{"id":91679,"date":"2026-04-09T12:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/kiir-relieves-juba-commissioner-tete-and-appoints-replacement"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:15:43","slug":"kiir-relieves-juba-commissioner-tete-and-appoints-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/kiir-relieves-juba-commissioner-tete-and-appoints-replacement","title":{"rendered":"Kiir Relieves Juba Commissioner Tete and Appoints Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a presidential decree relieving and appointing the Commissioner of Juba County in Central Equatoria State under the Revitalized Transitional Government.<\/p>\n<p>According to the decree, Hon. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has been relieved of his duties as Commissioner of Juba County. The President expressed appreciation for his service, citing his commitment and contributions during his tenure.<\/p>\n<p>In the same directive, Hon. Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Juba County. He is expected to assume office with immediate effect following the signing of the decree.<\/p>\n<p>The presidential action was issued in accordance with Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 (as amended), and Section 38(1) of the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act, 2006.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was conveyed on behalf of the President by Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor of Central Equatoria State.<\/p>\n<p>The decree takes effect from the date of its signature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a presidential decree relieving and appointing the Commissioner of Juba County in Central Equatoria State under the Revitalized Transitional Government. According to the decree, Hon. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has been relieved of his duties as Commissioner of Juba County. 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