The National Elections Commission (NEC) has handed over voter registration booklets to the Central Equatoria State High Election Committee as part of ...
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has handed over voter registration booklets to the Central Equatoria State High Election Committee as part of preparations for South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December 2026.Speaking during the handover ceremony on Monday, NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng Majok described the exercise as an important step toward ensuring citizens are prepared to participate in the electoral process and exercise their constitutional right to elect their leaders.Bol said building a democratic nation requires the active participation of both electoral institutions and citizens, stressing that every eligible South Sudanese should have the opportunity to participate in the elections.He called on relevant authorities and members of the public to support the electoral process by ensuring that eligible citizens register and take part in the forthcoming polls.Central Equatoria State High Election Committee Chairperson Alfayo Phillip Laku welcomed the handover, describing the delivery of the registration materials as a significant milestone in the state's election preparations.Laku expressed confidence that residents of Central Equatoria would participate in the electoral process by registering and voting for their preferred candidates.Juba County Chief Liberio Wani also urged residents to turn out for voter registration, pledging that county authorities would encourage public participation in the exercise.The handover comes as electoral authorities and other stakeholders intensify preparations for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections.Voter registration is a critical stage of the electoral process, providing the basis for identifying eligible voters and planning polling arrangements ahead of the elections.
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