Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly


The Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly was established in 2005 by the Interim constitution of the Southern Sudan 2005. Pending elections in 2010, all 170 members were appointed according to the following formula as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement : 70% of seats to SPLM, 15% to NCP, and 15% to other parties. The Assembly met in Juba, The capital of Southern Sudan and Central Equatoria State.
The last and arguably most historic sitting of the Assembly took place on 9 July 2011 at approximately 1.30 pm when the Declaration of Independence of South Sudan was read by the Rt. Hon. James Wani Igga, Speaker of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly. It was read at an open parliamentary session of the Assembly in front of a large assembled audience at the Dr. John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan.
Following the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, a new legislature was established in terms of the country's constitution. It together with the Council of States of South Sudan is the new National Legislature of South Sudan.

Members of the Legislative Assembly by party

PartyAcronymLeaderMPs
Sudan People's Liberation MovementSPLMDr. Ann Itto 112
National CongressNCPRiek Gai Kok 25
Union of Sudan African Parties 1USAP 1Joseph Ukel7
Union of Sudan African Parties 2USAP 2James Elioba Sururu4
United Democratic Sudan ForumUDSFN/A4
South Sudan Democratic ForumSSDFDr. Martin Elia Lomuro4
United Democratic FrontUDFPeter Abdrhaman Sule4
Sudan African National UnionSANUDr. Toby Maduot4
South Sudan Defense ForceSSDFPaulino Matip Nhial3
Appointed MembersN/AN/A3
Sudan People's Liberation Movement - Democratic ChangeSPLM-DCLam Akol4

Speakers