Charles Udwar Ukech | |
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| Speaker of the Eastern Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 8 April 2024 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
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| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Party | Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Charles Udwar Ukech is a South Sudanese politician who serves as the Speaker of the Eastern Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly. He was appointed in April 2024 following a presidential decree and has since played an active role in regional governance,conflict resolution,and community peace initiatives.
Udwar was sworn in as Speaker on 8 April 2024 in Torit. His appointment followed a decree by President Salva Kiir Mayardit that reshuffled several state officials. In his inaugural speech,Udwar emphasized inclusivity,dialogue,and respect within the assembly. [1] [2]
On 2 September 2024,Udwar issued a parliamentary order reshuffling committee heads aligned with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM),relieving several officials and appointing new leadership within the assembly. [3]
In February 2025,Udwar chaired a major stakeholder forum addressing intercommunal conflict and cattle migration in the region. The forum adopted fifteen resolutions,including calls for disarmament,compensation for destroyed property,and the return of abducted individuals. [4]
During a legislative recess in 2025,Udwar publicly urged security agencies to protect communities affected by violence and condemned the destruction of homes and farms in conflict-affected counties. [5]
Udwar participated in capacity-building initiatives led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS),focusing on conflict resolution,community dialogue,and legislative effectiveness. [6] [7]
Before becoming Speaker,Udwar served as Vice President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). He participated in football governance,youth engagement,and federation partnerships,including corporate contributions toward national football programs. [8] [9]
Udwar is known for advocating inclusive governance and community participation. In his inaugural address,he highlighted the importance of providing a platform for all ethnic communities in Eastern Equatoria and acknowledged institutional challenges such as salary delays,limited resources,and the absence of an emoluments act for constitutional post-holders. [1]