The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan’s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.

JUBA, October 14, 2026 — His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairman of the SPLM, met with senior party leaders and members of the Working Committee to review preparations for the country’s general elections and the party’s primary elections.

The meeting reaffirmed SPLM’s commitment to holding general elections at all levels and proceeding with internal nomination exercises to select candidates for elective positions across the country.

Speaking after the meeting, SPLM Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit announced the resolutions, stating: “The election remains a general election at all levels.”

Dr. Akol directed all SPLM aspirants to immediately return to their constituencies and prepare to participate in the primaries. The directive covers those seeking the party’s nomination for the presidency, national parliamentary seats, governorships, state assembly seats, chief administrator positions, and seats in the legislative councils of the three administrative areas.

The Secretary-General emphasized that primary elections would proceed as planned across the states and the three administrative areas, urging aspirants to engage with their constituencies and party structures as the SPLM advances its electoral preparations.

— Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.