Africa-Press – South-Sudan. President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday evening issued a presidential order establishing a broad-based leadership body mandated to conduct dialogue on election-related issues.
According to the order, the committee brings together representatives from political parties, signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), non-signatory groups, faith leaders, civil society actors, and other national stakeholders.
The initiative is aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue on key matters related to the country’s electoral process.
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) is represented by Akol Paul Kordit, Kuol Manyang Juuk, Aleu Ayieny Aleu, Africano Mande Gedima, Tut Gatluak Manime, Michael Makuei Lueth, Rizik Zachariah Hassan, Louis Lobong Lojore, Tor Deng Mawien, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Tulio Odongi, Lily Albino Akol Akol, and Emmanuel Adil.
Members drawn from the National Agenda include Martin Elia Lomuro, Joseph Malek Arop, Taban Luka Guya, Pasqualina Philip Waden, Bol Tobi Maduot, Dhoruai Mabor Teny, Onyoti Adigo, Suheel Deng, Magot Maker Mayendit, and Mario Areng Wet.
The SPLM-IO (Stephen Par Kuol faction) is represented by Stephen Par Kuol, Lasuba Ludoru Wango, Agok Makur Kur, Sarah Cleto, James Mawich Makuach, Luke Thompson, Yar Telar Ring, Ding Lam Yual, and George Mathor Mayom.
Representatives of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) include Dinay Jock Chagor, Gabriel Changson Chang, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Costello Garang Riiny Lual, Julius Daniel Tabule, Changkuoth Bichiok Reath, Moro Isaac Jenensio, and Clement Juba Bugoniwa.
Other Political Parties (OPP) are represented by Albino Akol Atak, Mayen Deng Alier, Richard Omony Valet, Martin Tako Moyi, Peter Mayen Majongdit, and Kornelio Kon Ngu.
The Former Detainees (FDs) delegation comprises Deng Alor Kuol, Madut Biar Yel, Isaiah Hakim Garang, Majak D’Agot, and Gier Chuang Aluong.
Eminent personalities appointed to the committee include His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Mulla, Primate Archbishop Justin Badia Arama, Bishop Emeritus Enock Tombe Loro, Archbishop Daniel Garang Bul, Archbishop Elia Taban, Sheikh Abdallah Baraj Rual, Sheikh Juma Saeed Ali, Francis Mading Deng, and Moses Machar Kachuol.
Civil society and stakeholder representatives include Alikayo Aligo Samson, Biel Butrus Biel, Edmond Yakani, Simon Akuei Deng, Alokir Malual, Mary Akech Bior, Sarah Nyanath Elijah, Rita M. Lopidia, Pauline Riak, Sheikh Mohammed Hassan Morjan, Steward Soro Budia, and Wilson Diongdit Sebit.
The presidential order further states that any political party or group that is not a signatory to the R-ARCSS may be included in the process upon confirmation of its participation.
The committee has been given 45 days to complete its work and is expected to submit its report to the Presidency upon completion of its mandate.
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