(JUBA COUNTY) – Voter education has been launched in Central Equatoria State ahead of the December general elections.
The State Elections High Committee said it has also begun awareness raising at the grassroots as part of its preparations for the polls.
The committee gave an update on its activities during a visit to the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, in Juba.
The visit was to congratulate the Governor on his appointment, according to the State Elections High Committee.
The committee said it is awaiting further directives from the National Elections Commission to begin voter registration.
It assured the Governor of its readiness to conduct free, fair and credible elections.
The committee expressed confidence in Governor Jadalla as the right person to prepare and stabilise the state for the polls.
Governor Jadalla assured the committee of his administration’s commitment to peaceful elections.
He commended the committee and said his administration would secure the polls.
He also briefed the committee on a forthcoming Peace and Reconciliation Conference that will bring together women, youth, chiefs, civil society, political actors and other stakeholders.
The meeting comes as part of early preparations for the general elections scheduled for 22nd December 2026.
According to the State Elections High Committee, state authorities and electoral bodies are working to build confidence, raise public awareness and ensure a stable security environment.
The committee said the engagement highlights coordination between the state government and electoral institutions, which it sees as critical to delivering credible elections and promoting lasting peace in Central Equatoria.
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