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CEPO calls on leaders to conduct free fair election in 2024

CEPO calls on leaders to conduct free fair election in 2024

The Executive Director for Community Empowerment, Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmond Yakani urged the leaders in the country to urgently act on the meeting the deadlines for the pathway for the conduct of fair, free, credible and peaceful elections as proposed for December 2024.

 “The experiences of dragging feet on genuine implementation of the tasks of the R-ARCSS witnessed during the past 36 months should not be repeated in the extended 24 months. the timelines required forces the better conduct of general national elections as proposed for December 2024 begins now,’

He added that by the end of January 2023 if the political party’s council, national constitution review commission and national elections commissions are not reconstituted than whatever efforts the government will deploy it will not help in securing conduct of free, fair, credible and peacefully elections. It is really essential that the government should act on the reconstitution and formation of the political institutions that have direct link for pathing pathway for conduct of proposed December 2024 national elections in fair, free, credible and peaceful manner.

He revealed that the effective performance of the government in the first six months of the transitional period of extended 24 months is important. CEPO will be releasing regular observatory report and press release on the process for establishment of elections commission for attainment of credible and peaceful elections.

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Wek Atak Kacjang

Wek Atak Kacjang, is a seasoned journalist with over ten years of comprehensive experience spanning both print and electronic media throughout South Sudan. His extensive career in journalism has established him as a respected voice in the country's media landscape, where he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to delivering accurate, impactful reporting across diverse subject matters. Wek holds a Diploma in Communications from the University of Juba, which he completed in 2020. This formal education provided him with a solid foundation in media theory, communication principles, and journalistic ethics that continue to inform his professional practice today. His academic background, combined with his decade of hands-on experience, has equipped him with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the complex media environment in South Sudan. Currently, Wek serves in dual roles at Juba Echo TV, where he functions as both a Social Media Monitor and News Editor. In these positions, he oversees the organization's digital presence while simultaneously managing editorial content and ensuring that news coverage meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity. His work at Juba Echo TV has allowed him to stay at the forefront of media innovation, particularly in how traditional journalism adapts to and leverages social media platforms for broader audience engagement and real-time news dissemination.

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