Pagan Amum resigned from the government of South Sudan and as SPLM secretary general to allow a renewal of leadership in the party.
Mr. Amum presented his resignation as minister for CPA Implementation and SPLM Secretary General.He told Sudan Radio Service that he resigned from his position as a minister from the government of South Sudan to give space for other comrades.
Mr. Amum also resigned from his position as SPLM secretary general.
He said he is still awaiting a response from the leadership hoping that they may accept his resignation.
Mr. Amum’s resignation came as a big surprise since he had a prominent role during the Declaration of Independence ceremonies.