Riak Machar's Spokesperson reacts to appointment of Taban Deng Gai

James Gadet, Dr. Machar’s spokesperson has said the news of Taban Deng Gai’s swearing in ceremony was received with sadness, and described the developments in Juba as "a conspiracy to undermine the agreement."

Chapter one, Article 6.4 of the agreement to resolve conflict in South Sudan states that; " In the event that the post of the first vice President falls vacant during transitional period for any reason including mental infirmity or physical incapacity of the office holder, the replacement shall be nominated by the top leadership body of the South Sudan armed opposition as at the signing of this agreement."

The agreement also states that "such a replacement shall not exceed forty eight hours. The successor as the first vice president shall serve in the office until the end of the transitional period, among other provisions."

James Gadet spoke with Radio Miraya's Nelson Lwak.