The first Governor of Lakes State John Lat Zachariah passed away on Saturday morning in Juba shortly after being taken ill.
According to sources, the late complained of being unwell and suddenly died before he could be rushed to hospital, Radio Good News reported.
The late Lat who hails from Cueibet, present day Gok State was the first Governor of Lakes State soon after formation of the Government of Southern Sudan in 2005.
He held several positions including Directorate of Military Intelligence and Directorate of Logistics and Procurement.
Hundreds of mourners on social media have sent condolences to the people of Greater Lakes States and the family of the ex-governor.