Josephine Joseph Lagu
Josephine Joseph Lagu | |
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| Fifth Vice President of South Sudan | |
| In office 10 February 2025 – 26 February 2026 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Preceded by | Hussein Abdelbagi |
| Succeeded by | Hussein Abdelbagi |
| Agriculture Minister of South Sudan | |
| Assumed office 13 March 2020 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Preceded by | Betty Ogwaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1953 (age 72) |
| Party | South Sudan Opposition Alliance |
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Josephine Joseph Lagu (born in November 1953) is a South Sudanese politician.[1][2] She is the eldest daughter of Joseph Lagu.[3] She was appointed as one of the vice-presidents of South Sudan on 10 February 2025,[4] On 26 February 2026 she was replaced as vice president by her immediate predecessor, Hussein Abdelbagi.[5] Lagu previously served as Minister of Agriculture and Food Security since 2020.[6]
Political affiliation
Josephine Lagu is a daughter of Joseph Lagu.[7] She is a member of the People's Democratic Movement founded by Hakim Darious[8] but was elected in 2019 to the position of chairperson of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, which comprises various opposition parties.[9]
Controversy
Lagu was accused of involvement in the embezzlement of funds in 2009. However, on April 30, 2010, the High Court in Juba cleared Lagu of all the charges for lack of proof.[10]
References
- ^ "World Bank provides 113 mln USD to boost food production in South Sudan - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "đŸ‡¸đŸ‡¸ Hon. Josephine Joseph Lagu". Women in AgriTech (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Veteran politician Lagu visits President Kiir". The City Review. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiir sacks two VPs, health minister". Sudan Tribune. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Memo, Lasuba (27 February 2026). "Kiir reappoints Abdelbagi as Vice President". eyeradio.org. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security South Sudan". Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security South Sudan.
- ^ "Lagu urges President Kiir to engage neighbours in talks". The City Review South Sudan. 30 December 2021.
- ^ "JOSEPHINE JOSEPH LAGU WAS ELECTED TO HEAD THE SSOA". www.southsudanliberty.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "South Sudan opposition coalition elects new leadership". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Lagu's family celebrates acquittal of corruption charges". Sudan tribune. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 2022-07-10.