Juol Nhomngek Accuses Michael Makuei

Juol Nhomngek Accuses Michael Makuei of Failing to Support SPLM/A Legacy JUBA — Juol Nhomngek Daniel has publicly responded to remarks by Michael Makuei Lueth, accusing the senior government official of having a history of positions and actions that, in his view, did not consistently serve the interests and values of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A). According to the exchange, Nhomngek alleged that Makuei had repeatedly taken positions that generated criticism and political controversy, arguing that his record raised questions about his commitment to the broader objectives and legacy of the SPLM/A movement. The criticism adds to a pattern of public disagreements between the two political figures over national issues and governance matters. Nhomngek has previously challenged Makuei on legal and political matters, particularly regarding regional commitments and South Sudan’s obligations under international and East African frameworks. In earlier disputes, he accused the minister of making statements that undermined institutions and legal principles that South Sudan had committed itself to uphold. Makuei, one of South Sudan’s longest-serving political figures, has held several influential positions in government and has been associated with the SPLM/A since the liberation struggle era. He has often served as a government spokesperson and has remained one of the most outspoken officials in the country’s political landscape. Political observers note that such exchanges reflect the continuing tensions and competing narratives within South Sudan’s political environment, where historical loyalty to liberation movements and interpretations of the SPLM/A legacy remain central themes in public debate. Neither side’s claims in this exchange have been independently verified, and no immediate official response from Makuei regarding Nhomngek’s latest accusation was available at the time of publication.