Governance & Leadership
The current Administration of the Abyei Special Administrative Area, and a complete historical record of leadership since the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Current Administration
Justice Charles Abyei Jok
Chief Administrator
Appointed 18 February 2025
Hon. Brig. Gen. Arop Deng Kuol
Deputy Chief Administrator
Cabinet — Council of Ministers
Ministry of Peace Building
Minister to be confirmed
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Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement
Hon. Maulana Kuol Agang Dau
Appointed
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Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Resources, Fisheries & Forestry
Hon. Ngolueth Dut Pheot Ngolueth
Appointed
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Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Minister to be confirmed
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Ministry of Information, Communication, Culture, Youth & Sports
Hon. Yohana Akol Ngor
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Ministry of General Education
Hon. Karbino Dut Aguek
Appointed
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Ministry of Health
Hon. Dr. Ajak Makor Dhel
Appointed
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Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare
Hon. Aluel Minyeil Rou
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Ministry of Physical Infrastructure
Hon. Awet Deng Miyen
Appointed
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Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC)
Hon. Reach Ador
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Select a term below to see who led the Administration during that period, and the key milestones of their tenure.
Justice Charles Abyei Jok
Deputy: Hon. Brig. Gen. Arop Deng Kuol (confirmed April 2026)
Key Milestones
- 18 February 2025: Justice Charles Abyei Jok appointed Chief Administrator
- 28 March 2025: Swears in the original Heads of Department and the RRC Commissioner
- April 2026: Major cabinet reshuffle removes the Ministers of Agriculture, Health, and Education
- 23 February 2026: Minister of Physical Infrastructure Kon Mayiet Matiok relieved by Decree No. 03/2026
- 1 June 2026: Decrees No. 13/2026 and 14/2026 appoint a new Minister of Health and a new Land Commission Commissioner
- 25 July 2026: Decree No. 02/2026 appoints a Commissioner for Ameth-agwok County (name pending public confirmation)
- July 2026: The Chief Administrator briefs President Kiir on preparedness for the December 2026 general elections, affirming Abyei's participation despite objections from Sudan
Cabinet — Council of Ministers
Hon. Maulana Kuol Agang Dau
Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement
Hon. Aluel Minyeil Rou
Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare
Hon. Ngolueth Dut Pheot Ngolueth
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Resources, and Fisheries
Hon. Awet Deng Miyen
Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Public Utilities
Hon. Yohana Akol Ngor
Minister of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sports
Hon. Dr. Ajak Makor Dhel
Minister of Health
Hon. Karbino Dut Aguek
Minister of Education
Hon. Reach Ador
Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC)
Hon. Makuac Ring Makuac
Commissioner, Land Commission
Name Pending
Commissioner, Ameth-agwok County
Hon. Ajang Kuol Dau
Mayor of Abyei Town
Rt. Hon. Dr. Yak Deng Ater
Speaker, Abyei Special Administrative Area Legislative Council
Hon. Chol Pur Chol
Chairperson, ASAALC Security Committee