SPLM SG Meets USAP Leadership to Strengthen National Unity
June 24, 2026
SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit engaged with a delegation from the United Sudan African Party (USAP), led by Chairman Hon. Joseph Malek Arop, the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
The delegation extended their warmest congratulations to SPLM Chairman and President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Cde. Salva Kiir Mayardit for the reappointment of H.E. Cde. James Wani Igga and the appointment of Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit as the SPLM Secretary General, expressing their renewed optimism that the stability of the SPLM is critical for the stability of the nation.
The USAP leader reaffirmed their unwavering alliance with the SPLM, highlighting a partnership that has been deeply rooted since the days of the liberation struggle and solidified through collaborative milestones like their 2007 convention commending SPLM role in the liberation and bring about the referendum that led to the independence of South Sudan.
The USAP prepares for their upcoming national convention, which will gather 500 delegates from ten states and three administrative areas, in anticipation for the upcoming general elections and expressed their continued support for the SPLM’s vision and leadership to steer the country during this critical time.
This ongoing cooperation reflects a shared commitment to the stability, unity, and progress of the nation as both parties look ahead to the upcoming elections.