The National Elections Commission (NEC) has delivered 13,706 voter registration books to five states and administrative areas as part of preparations ...
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has delivered 13,706 voter registration books to five states and administrative areas as part of preparations for South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December 2026.In a press statement dated November 4, NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng Majok said the commission had delivered voter registration books, supplementary forms, laminating machines and voter registration kits to three administrative areas and two states.The beneficiaries include Greater Pibor Administrative Area, which received 1,397 voter registration books; Ruweng Administrative Area, 1,364; and Abyei Administrative Area, 781.Unity State received 3,300 books, while Northern Bahr el Ghazal State received 6,864.The latest distribution follows the handover of the first batch of voter registration materials to the Central Equatoria State High Elections Committee on November 2.According to the commission, the deliveries are part of efforts to equip election teams across the states and administrative areas to facilitate voter registration ahead of the general elections.The commission said voter registration would enable eligible citizens to exercise their constitutional right to participate in choosing their leaders.NEC also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the registration process is accessible to all eligible citizens, including women, young people, persons with disabilities and residents of remote communities.The commission called on election officials, local authorities, civil society organisations, community leaders and the media to work together to provide accurate information about voter registration dates, locations and requirements.It also urged citizens to follow official NEC announcements for updates on the registration process.
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