(JUBA COUNTY) – A high level committee of South Sudan’s ruling party has begun preparations for internal primary elections in Central Equatoria State, with security and logistics coordination with county authorities as its first task.
The SPLM National High-Level Committee for Geographical Primaries Elections in Central Equatoria State paid a courtesy visit to the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County on 7th November 2026. The visit was aimed at organising SPLM congresses in the state and preparing party members who wish to contest in the December 2026 elections.
The committee said its activities were scheduled to begin on Monday, 9th November. The talks focused on security arrangements, logistics and coordination with county authorities across all Payams ahead of the start of the committee’s work.
During the meeting, the head of the committee, Ambassador Asha Abas, congratulated the Caretaker Commissioner, Hon. Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, on his appointment. The two sides discussed preparations needed to ensure a secure and suitable environment for the committee to carry out its duties across Juba County.
The Commissioner welcomed the delegation and assured the county administration’s cooperation. He pledged to provide the necessary logistical arrangements and support to help the committee carry out its work smoothly.
“You will not face any difficulty in Juba County as long as I am the Commissioner. All the Payam Directors are ready to welcome you and work with you,” Kalisto said.
The Commissioner also stressed the need to maintain peace, security and coordination throughout the electoral preparations. He said the caretaker administration was tasked with preparing the people and the ground for the December 2026 elections.
The SPLM committee’s visit comes as the party prepares to hold congresses and primaries across Central Equatoria State ahead of the general elections set for 22nd December 2026.
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