South Sudan pulled a fast one during the East African Legislative assembly (EALA) Speaker’s contest, in the last minute pulling out of what could have been a bruising battle between its candidates and Burundian Joseph Ntakirutimana. The move saw Mr Ntakirutimana romp home unopposed.
While Juba had registered three candidates, Burundi fronted only one, Mr Ntakirutimana. In an unexpected twist, the South Sudanese stepped down less than an hour to the vote.
