
SPLM SG Meet SPLM Leaders From Mayom County to Champion Peace, Development, and Party Renewal
August 27, 2026
The SPLM Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, warmly welcomed a delegation of SPLM leaders and senior cadres from Mayom County of Unity State to the National Secretariat. The high-level meeting was attended by SPLM Secretary for States and Membership Affairs, Cde. Makuc Aru.
Addressing the delegation, Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit spoke on the ongoing reorganization of the party to put the SPLM back to where it belongs. He called on leaders to build a culture of peace and emphasized that the party must maintain unity and work for the welfare of our people.
Furthermore, the Secretary General reiterated the SPLM's readiness and preparedness for the upcoming general elections.
The delegation was headed by Unity State Co-ordinator Hon. Cde. Kuichang Kuol and comprised senior cadres, including Hon. Cde. Paul Puok and Hon. Cde. Nyuon. During the session, Cde. Makuc Aru commended the group for their wisdom in bringing their constituency concerns directly to the national leadership to be resolved amicably.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Hon. Cde. Nyuon emphasized that the community of Mayom is firmly committed to peaceful coexistence and national unity, noting that their struggles and advocacy are rooted strictly in defending their rights as members of the party and citizens of the nation. He reaffirmed that the people of Mayom stand strongly with the state leadership and Unity State Governor Dr. Joseph Monytuel Wejang to protect citizens, maintain law and order, and prevent any escalation of conflict within the state or with neighboring areas.
The delegation also addressed critical socio-economic concerns, highlighting that approximately 1,800 graduates from Mayom remain unemployed across various universities and fields. They raised concerns regarding employment equity in oil-producing operations.
The SPLM National Secretariat welcomed the delegation's constructive approach to dialogue and assured them of the party's dedication to addressing constituency concerns fairly. The SPLM continues to champion inclusive development, unity, and peaceful coexistence across all counties and states as the nation prepares for general elections.