(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has begun training members of the State High Elections Committees and the three Administrative Areas in voter registration. The training is ahead of the general elections planned for December 2026.
Participants have been drawn from the ten states and the three Administrative Areas. The training is intended to give State High Elections Committee staff the practical knowledge, skills and experience to conduct voter registration efficiently during the pre-election period. The training is in line with the National Elections Act 2012 as amended in 2023.
The National Elections Commission reported 2nd September 2026 that the Chairperson, Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, addressed the participants in Juba. He said inclusive voter registration across the country is the right of every eligible citizen. He said it would determine the success of the December elections.
Professor Kacuol stressed the need for teamwork and coordination among the State High Elections Committees. This would ensure that registration is inclusive nationwide throughout the electoral process.
The Chairperson of the Unity State High Elections Committee, George Kong Gattang, said Unity State was ready to begin registering voters on his return to the state.
The Chairperson of the Warrap State High Elections Committee, Jacob Anei Manyiel, urged the citizens of Warrap to turn out in large numbers to register to vote.
Under section 34 of the National Elections Act, voter registration is the foundation of the electoral process. It is fundamental to a complete electoral cycle. The success of the coming elections depends on state elections officials.
The National Elections Commission reaffirmed its commitment to organising and managing elections in accordance with the law. It also pledged to ensure free, fair and credible elections in the country.
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