OVER A THOUSAND OPPOSITION LEADERS AND MEMBERS FROM SPLM-IO AND SSOA OFFICIALLY REJOIN THE MIGHTY SPLM

SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit spearheaded a major national political event in Juba, marking a significant milestone in political alignment as over one thousand leaders and members from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) officially rejoined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The ceremony featured the administration of the oath of allegiance to prominent political figures and their supporters, underscoring the party's central role in national governance as the country prepares for upcoming elections.

In his keynote address, SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit formally welcomed the returning members and presented them with official SPLM party insignia and attire. Dr. Kordit delivered a call for national reconciliation and unity, emphasizing the imperative to consolidate political stability and promote national development. He reaffirmed that the party maintains an open-door policy for all South Sudanese citizens and former members who wish to participate in national peacebuilding efforts.

In alignment with these remarks, SPLM Deputy Secretary General Cde. Baba Medan expressed appreciation for the decision of the returning members to rejoin the party leadership. Cde. Medan stated that collective engagement across political backgrounds remains essential to advancing key national priorities and delivering democratic progress.

SPLM Secretary for Administration and Finance and Head of the Organizing Committee, Cde. Nyachoap Thiang Louny, commended the rejoining leadership and delegates for their political resolve. Cde. Louny highlighted that the party's institutional framework offers an inclusive platform dedicated to representing the collective political interests of the populace.

SPLM Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs and Mobilization, Cde. Major Achol, presented an official briefing detailing the political background of the returning members. He confirmed that the majority of the over one thousand individuals had transitioned from senior executive and administrative portfolios within the SPLM-IO and SSOA.

Representing the returning delegations, Gen. Thomas Tut Deng of the SPLM-IO presented the official declaration of allegiance, expressing gratitude for the party's reception and confirming the alignment of their respective constituencies with the SPLM platform. Cde. James Mawich Maluac, former Minister of Water Resources representing SSOA, concurrently affirmed their formal commitment to the party's strategic objective of national cohesion.

The consolidation of former opposition leaders under the SPLM reflects a key shift in South Sudan's political landscape, strengthening governance structures and advancing preparations for the democratic transition.