Obuch Ojwok Akuo | |
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Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly | |
In office 16 December 2019 –May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Lino Makana |
Succeeded by | Jemma Nunu Kumba |
Personal details | |
Nationality | South Sudanese |
Political party | SPLM |
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