NEC kicks-off nationwide voter registration ahead of February 2027 elections
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially launched voter registration in South Sudan, urging eligible citizens to register ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 11, 2027.
Speaking during the launch in Juba on Saturday, November 14, NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng called on citizens to visit designated registration centres and exercise their democratic rights.
He described voter registration as the foundation of a credible electoral process and said public participation was essential to achieving democratic governance.
“Voter registration is the foundation of a credible electoral process. I therefore call upon every eligible citizen of the Republic of South Sudan to visit their designated centre and register within the period announced by the National Elections Commission,” Bol Deng said.
The NEC chairperson also urged political parties, civil society organisations, religious leaders, traditional authorities and the media to support public awareness and promote peaceful participation.
He called on journalists to verify electoral information with the commission before publication to ensure citizens receive accurate guidance on where, when and how to register.
Bol Deng said the commission had established 3,161 registration centres across the country and urged security agencies to ensure the safety of voters and registration officials.
Earlier, Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani registered as a voter at Buluk Hai Game Centre in Juba, accompanied by Juba City Council Caretaker Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani and Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani.
Governor Jadalla also urged eligible citizens, particularly women, young people, persons with disabilities and residents of remote areas, to participate in the registration exercise.
According to the revised electoral calendar, voter registration will run for 15 days, from November 14 to November 28, 2026.
The exercise is part of preparations for South Sudan’s first general elections since independence in 2011.
