(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The SPLM has directed all its aspirants to return to their constituencies and prepare for primary elections ahead of the country’s general elections.
The directive covers those seeking the party’s nomination for the presidency, national parliamentary seats, governorships and state assembly seats.
It also covers aspirants for chief administrator positions and seats in the legislative councils of the three administrative areas.
The resolutions were announced after a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who is the SPLM Chairman, and senior party leaders and members of the Working Committee.
The meeting reviewed preparations for the general elections and the party’s primary elections.
It reaffirmed the SPLM’s commitment to holding general elections at all levels and proceeding with internal nomination exercises.
SPLM Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit announced the resolutions.
“The election remains a general election at all levels,” Dr. Akol said, according to the Office of the President.
He said primary elections would proceed as planned across the states and the three administrative areas.
He urged aspirants to engage with their constituencies and party structures as the SPLM advances its electoral preparations.
