President Salva Kiir Mayardit has commended members of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) for their participation in ongoing party primarie...
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has commended members of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) for their participation in ongoing party primaries and congresses across South Sudan, urging them to maintain unity, discipline and commitment ahead of the forthcoming general elections.Kiir, who chairs the SPLM, made the remarks on Wednesday after receiving a briefing from senior party officials led by First Deputy Chairman Dr. James Wani Igga on progress in grassroots electoral processes and efforts to renew the party's leadership structures.The briefing focused on the ongoing primaries and congresses, which are part of the party's internal processes to select leaders and strengthen its organizational structures at different levels.The president welcomed the participation of party members in the exercises and commended the leadership for advancing the processes.He stressed the importance of maintaining party discipline, unity and cooperation as the SPLM prepares for the upcoming elections.The ongoing internal electoral activities are part of the party's efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures and prepare its membership for the next phase of the country's political process.Kiir's call for discipline comes as South Sudan approaches its scheduled general elections on Dec. 22, 2026, amid preparations by political parties and electoral institutions.The SPLM is the ruling party in South Sudan and is undertaking internal leadership renewal as part of its preparations for the elections.Photo Credit: Presidential Press Unit
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