{"id":63437,"date":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=63437"},"modified":"2026-08-01T17:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T17:35:25","slug":"collo-king-backs-elections-calls-on-president-kiir-to-advance-a-peaceful-democratic-transition-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=63437","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<figure style=\"margin:0 0 25px 0;padding:0;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" 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 - South Sudan - Office of the President\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-width:800px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto;\" \/>\n    <figcaption style=\"text-align:center;color:#6B7280;font-size:13px;margin-top:8px;font-style:italic;\">Collo King Backs Elections, Calls on President Kiir to Advance a Peaceful Democratic \u2014 Official image from the Office of the President, Republic of South Sudan, as published via op.gov.ss and republished by Juba Global News Network, your trusted source for news from South Sudan and the East African region.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\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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