South Sudan's National Elections Commission has urged politicians and political parties to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The commission's chairperson, Gabriel Bol Deng Majok, made the appeal on Tuesday in Juba, as the country prepares for its general election scheduled to take place on 22 December. Majok emphasized the importance of converting political ideas into ballot papers rather than bullets.
President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government on the same day as the commission's briefing, clearing the way for the general election. The country's transitional arrangements were established under a 2018 peace deal, but repeated delays to key benchmarks have pushed back elections. The commission is now preparing for the polls, which will be the first since South Sudan gained independence in 2011.
The National Elections Commission is getting ready to begin voter registration after approving the forms and assessing centres across the country. Majok said the commission's role is to level the playing field and ensure that the electoral process is governed by rules and regulations. The commission also presented voting cards during Tuesday's briefing.
With less than three months to go before the polls, the commission is working to ensure that the electoral process is peaceful. Majok appealed to politicians, political parties, and citizens to work together to achieve this goal. He emphasized that it is a collective responsibility to ensure that the election is peaceful.
The country's election commission is taking steps to ensure that the electoral process is transparent and fair. The commission has approved voter registration forms and assessed centres across the country. Voter registration is expected to begin soon, as the country prepares for the general election.
The general election is scheduled to take place on 22 December, and the commission is working to ensure that all necessary preparations are in place. The election will be a significant milestone for the country, which has experienced years of conflict. A peaceful electoral process is crucial for the country's stability and progress.
The National Elections Commission's efforts to ensure a peaceful electoral process have been welcomed by citizens and international observers. The commission's chairperson, Gabriel Bol Deng Majok, has emphasized the importance of a peaceful election.
Key points
- The National Elections Commission is preparing for the general election scheduled to take place on 22 December.
- The commission's chairperson, Gabriel Bol Deng Majok, has urged politicians and political parties to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
- The country's transitional government was dissolved on the same day as the commission's briefing, clearing the way for the general election.
