South Sudan’s governing party receives 848 primary election applications
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eyeradio
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), South Sudan’s governing party, received 848 applications for its primaries for governor, representative and administrative official positions, including 209 submitted by women. Secretary-General Akol Paul Koordit announced the figures after an application period held from 5 to 9 October in Juba, according to Eyeradio.
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the governing party in South Sudan, received 848 applications for its primaries ahead of the next general elections. The party’s secretary-general, Akol Paul Koordit, announced the figure after an application process held from 5 to 9 October at the national secretariat in Juba, according to Eyeradio.
The applications cover 133 governor positions, 23 chief administrator positions, 417 geographical constituency seats, 114 places on the party list and 161 on the women’s list. The party recorded 209 applications from women. The SPLM had previously opened applications for the December elections in South Sudan, according to Eyeradio.
Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.
