Kiir appoints Kon John Akot as Petroleum Undersecretary, replacing Santino Ayuel Longar
President Salva Kiir has appointed Kon John Akot as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, replacing Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, who has been relieved of the position.
The Ministry of Petroleum announced the leadership change in a post on its official Facebook page.
Kon John Akot takes over the ministry’s top administrative position from Dr. Longar, who was appointed Undersecretary in March 2026.
The change comes amid ongoing administrative adjustments within the Ministry of Petroleum, which is headed by Minister Awow Daniel Achuong.
The ministry’s Facebook announcement did not provide reasons for Dr. Longar’s removal.
