SPLM Declares Readiness for December 2026 Elections

(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has declared itself ready to lead South Sudan into the December 2026 general elections, with party Chairman Salva Kiir Mayardit calling for unity, an end to violence, and a decisive victory at the polls.

Opening the SPLM Leadership Retreat in Juba under the theme “Transforming SPLM Vision into Action,” Chairman Kiir said the party is entering a new chapter focused on strengthening its structures, modernising its policies, and responding to the aspirations of the South Sudanese people.

The retreat brought together senior SPLM leaders from across the country to review the party’s progress and finalise its electoral strategy ahead of the December elections.

Chairman Kiir reaffirmed that South Sudan is firmly on course for elections, announcing that the constitutional making process and the population census have been delinked from the electoral timetable to guarantee that the vote proceeds as scheduled.

He also announced the formation of an inter party dialogue committee to build national consensus on outstanding electoral issues and ensure a peaceful, credible democratic process.

Confident of the party’s prospects, Chairman Kiir directed the SPLM National Secretariat to prepare the 2026 to 2031 National Framework and immediately launch a nationwide membership registration drive to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence.

He further stressed that government appointments must follow established SPLM procedures, reinforcing discipline, accountability, and merit within the movement.

Reaffirming the SPLM’s historic responsibility to safeguard peace and national unity, Chairman Kiir called on all political actors to reject violence and resolve differences through dialogue.

He urged party leaders to remain focused on serving the people, expressing confidence that the SPLM is well positioned to secure a strong mandate and lead South Sudan into a new era of peace, stability, and democratic governance.