SPLM SG directs aspirants to engage with constituencies in party primaries

Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit has directed all party aspirants to return to their constituencies and engage with local communities and party structures ahead of the upcoming primary elections.

The directive followed a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairman of the SPLM, senior party leaders and members of the Working Committee to review preparations for the country’s general elections and the party’s internal nomination processes.

According to Office of the President, Dr. Akol reaffirmed that the elections would proceed at all levels, stating that “the election remains a general election at all levels.”

He said aspirants seeking the party’s nomination should begin preparing for the primaries, which are expected to take place across the states and the three administrative areas.

The directive covers candidates seeking the SPLM nomination for  national parliamentary seats, governorships, state assembly seats, chief administrator positions and seats in the legislative councils of the three administrative areas.

Dr. Akol emphasized that the party’s primary elections would proceed as planned and urged aspirants to work closely with their constituencies and party structures as the SPLM advances its electoral preparations.

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