Bangsamoro Transition Authority spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun says he is unaware of the details and still awaiting further information
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Macacua, widely known by his nom de guerre Sammy Gambar, will replace interim Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, who has led the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao since its transition government was established in 2019. Macacua is one of the most trusted men in Murad’s circle, and served as BARMM senior minister before he was named by Marcos Jr. as officer-in-charge slash governor of Maguindanao del Norte. He also led the MILF’s armed wing at the height of the Front’s struggle for Moro self-determination.
Basilan Governor Jim Salliman also congratulated Macacua, expressing full support for his administration.
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