James Wani Igga
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James Wani Igga (born 1949) is a South Sudanese who was the second vice president of South Sudan.[3] He was speaker of the National Legislative Assembly from 2011 to 2013[4] and secretary general of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement.[5]
Quick Facts Second Vice President of South Sudan, President ...
James Wani Igga | |
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Second Vice President of South Sudan | |
Assumed office 21 February 2020[1] | |
President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
Preceded by | Position established |
2nd Vice President of South Sudan | |
In office 25 August 2013 – 21 February 2020[1] | |
President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
Preceded by | Riek Machar |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2011 – August 2013 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Manasseh Magok Rundial |
Secretary General of the SPLM | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949 (age 74–75) Krillo,[2] Juba County, Central Equatoria, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (now South Sudan) |
Nationality | South Sudanese |
Political party | SPLM |
Residence(s) | Lobonok, Central Equatoria |
Alma mater | Cairo |
Military service | |
Allegiance | SPLA (Torit) |
Rank | Zonal Commander |
Commands | Yei |
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