SPLM Secretary General Meets IGAD Special Envoy to Discuss Electoral Roadmap and Transitional Period
June 15, 2026
The Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, today held a fruitful meeting with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to South Sudan, His Excellency Moussa Djama Ali, at the SPLM National Secretariat in Juba.
The constructive discussions focused on the country’s steady progress toward the upcoming December 2026 democratic elections and the successful conclusion of the transitional period.
Cde. Dr. Akol Paul strongly reaffirmed the SPLM’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the December polls are conducted in a peaceful, transparent, and credible manner. He emphasized that the party views the democratic process as a vital opportunity to return total power to the citizens of South Sudan under an atmosphere of absolute peace and stability.
Highlighting the party's inclusive approach, the Secretary General emphasized the SPLM's active engagement in the ongoing interparty dialogues. He made it clear that the movement possesses the complete political will to engage, listen, and find common ground with all political parties and stakeholders dedicated to a smooth and peaceful democratic transition.
On his part, the IGAD Special Envoy commended the SPLM’s leadership and the clear political will to adhere to the revised roadmap. He pledged IGAD's full support to help South Sudan conclude the transition through credible elections, encouraging the nation to stay on course for a prosperous and stable future by 2027.
The leaders concluded with shared optimism, agreeing that open dialogue and the upcoming democratic vote remain the ultimate path toward cementing permanent peace and unity for the South Sudanese people.