Josephine Joseph Lagu
Sudanese politician
Josephine Joseph Lagu is a South Sudanese politician and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security as of 2022.[1][2] She is the daughter of Joseph Lagu.[3]
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Political affiliation (party)
Josephine Lagu is a member of the People's Democratic Movement founded by Hakim Darious[4] but was elected in 2019 to the position of chairperson of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, which comprises various opposition parties.[5]
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.[6]
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.
- ^ "🇸🇸 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. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
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