Caretaker governors lead by example as voter registration begins across states

Caretaker governors in Central Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Western Bahr el Ghazal have taken part in the opening of voter registration, as South Sudan begins preparations for its February 2027 general elections.

In Central Equatoria, Caretaker Governor General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani registered at Buluk Hai Game Centre in Juba on Saturday, November 14, accompanied by Juba City Council Caretaker Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani and Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani.

In Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Caretaker Governor General Charles Madut Akol officially announced the commencement of voter registration, urging residents to turn out in large numbers.

“All this time we have been talking about the elections, but today the important part of implementing the elections has now started,” Governor Madut said.

He also assured residents that security agencies would ensure the safety of registration centres across the state.

Meanwhile, in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Caretaker Governor General Sharif Daniel Sharif registered as the first voter at the Youth Centre in Wau as the state launched its registration exercise.

The State High Elections Commission Chairperson, Arkangelo Agany, urged eligible citizens to register to enable them to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

According to the revised electoral calendar, voter registration runs from November 14 to November 28, 2026, ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 11, 2027.