SPLM Hosts African Union High-Level Delegation
August 26, 2026
The SPLM Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, hosted a high-level African Union Pre-election and Needs Assessment Mission at the SPLM Plaza, welcoming a delegation led by His Excellency Geoffrey Onyeama, head of the mission and former Nigerian Foreign Minister. The discussions centered on evaluating the ongoing political processes, technical preparations, and the necessary criteria and standards required to successfully execute December 2026 scheduled General Elections.
H.E. Onyeama praised the invaluable insights and perspectives provided by the SPLM political leadership, noting that the delegation will prepare a comprehensive report reflecting these interactions as part of the ongoing partnership between the African Union and the government of South Sudan, the delegation expressed their willingness and readiness to support the elections' processes.
Cde. Dr. Akol reaffirmed the party's commitment to working hand-in-hand with the African Union to fulfill the democratic aspirations and will of the South Sudanese people. Quoting the famous African Union slogan " African Solutions for African Problems.
The Secretary General Acknowledge that democratization is a non-linear process fraught with unique challenges and difficulties, Cde. Dr. Kordit expressed strong confidence that with regional support, South Sudan will successfully surmount these hurdles to achieve a successful electoral process by December 2026.
The SPLM firmly reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring that elections are conducted as scheduled come December 2026, fulfilling the timeline required by the peace agreement and meeting the ultimate expectations of the citizens of South Sudan.
The high-level meeting and discussions were attended by the SPLM National Secretariat, including Cde. Koang Danhier, SPLM Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs Mobilization and Organization; Cde. Amb. John Andurga Duku, SPLM Secretary for Political Affairs Mobilization and Organization; Cde. Bol Makueng Yol, SPLM Secretary for External Affairs; Cde. Dr. John Oryem, SPLM Secretary for Training and Research; and Cde. Amb. Jimmy Atilio, SPLM Acting Secretary for Culture, Information and Commun
ication.