Chief Whips and Whips
In line with the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS);
- There shall be in the Assembly a Majority Party Chief Whip and Opposition Chief Whip nominated by the SPLM-IG and SPLM-IO respectively and the Whips nominated by other parties to the Agreement from among the parties; members in the Assembly; and
- All political parties recognized by the Agreement and represented in the Assembly may nominate their Whips.
Functions of Whips:
The Whips shall inter alia:
- Keep members of their parties informed about Assembly Business;
- Supply the Speaker with lists of members to serve in various committees of the Assembly;
- Cooperate in putting into effect and coordinate agreed Assembly Business;
- Assist the Speaker in compiling Assembly representation on missions abroad; and
- Work for the cohesiveness of the party members.
Chief Whips
| Name | Position | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. Rebecca Joshua Okwaci | Chief Whip | SPLM |
| Hon. Eng. Farouk Gatkuoth Kam | Chief Whip | SPLM-IO |
| Hon. Mahjoub Biel Turuk | Chief Whip | SSOA |
| Hon. Isaiah Hakim Garang | Whip | Former Detainees |
| Hon. Joseph Kiju Rombek | Whip | OPP |
| Hon. Taban Luka Guya | Whip | National Agenda |
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