{"id":35595,"date":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=35595"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","slug":"collo-king-backs-elections-calls-on-president-kiir-to-advance-a-peaceful-democratic-transition-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=35595","title":{"rendered":"Collo King Backs Elections, Calls on President Kiir to Advance a Peaceful Democratic Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/op.gov.ss\/storage\/news\/4a64bbe1-984e-46bd-bae3-869ab27979d0.webp\" alt=\"Collo King Backs Elections, Calls on President Kiir to Advance a Peaceful Democratic Transition\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Juba, April 27, 2026 &mdash; His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has held talks with the King of the Collo Kingdom, Kuongo Dak Padiet, focusing on key national issues and the country&rsquo;s path toward stability and democratic governance.<\/p>\r\n<p>During the meeting, King Dak expressed his full support for the upcoming elections, offering his blessing and encouraging President Kiir to guide the nation toward a peaceful and credible democratic transition.<\/p>\r\n<p>H.E. the President underscored the importance of collective responsibility, noting that national progress requires unity, transparency, and a shared commitment to the common good. He cautioned against unilateral actions that undermine cohesion and called on all leaders to work together in the interest of the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>The President also instructed those accompanying the King to ensure his well-being, describing him as a respected national figure.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><em>This article is based on official sources. 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