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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s First Vice President Riek Machar has voiced concerns over the recent reconstitution of critical transitional bodies pivotal for steering South Sudan\u2019s inaugural general elections, slated for late next year.<\/p>\n

President Kiir issued a series of republican decrees on November 3, reconstituting the National Elections Commission (NEC), the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), and the Political Parties Council (PPC).<\/p>\n

The SPLM-IO, which is the perceived stronger opposition groups can compete with Kiir in the 2024 elections, raised concerns that some of its members, including the nominated chief electoral officer, were not appointed by the president to the designated positions.<\/p>\n

In a letter addressed to President Kiir on November 20, Machar, also the leader of the main armed opposition party, highlighted what he perceives as \u201canomalies\u201d in the appointment process, potentially obstructing the institutions\u2019 seamless operation.<\/p>\n

He specifically noted Mary Akech Bior\u2019s dual appointment to both the NCRC and the PPC, terming it a possible oversight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also noticed that Hon. Mary Akech Bior is appointed as a member of NCRC as well as a member of Political Parties Council. This must be an oversight,\u201d he stated in the letter seen by Sudans Post.<\/p>\n

Regarding the NEC, Machar expressed concern about Gatluak Gabriel Deng, his nominee for the Chief Electoral Officer position, who was appointed as an ordinary commission member instead.<\/p>\n

\u201cSPLM (IO) nominee, Hon. Gatluak Gabriel Deng for position of Chief Electoral Officer was not appointed to the designated position but as an ordinary member of this commission. Another person who was described as a civil servant was instead appointed as Chief Electoral Officer,\u201d Machar said.<\/p>\n

The opposition leader further highlighted the absence of Eli Magok Manyol and Atak Akuot Manyiok, both SPLM-IO nominees, from the NEC and the council, respectively.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Machar urged President Kiir to rectify \u201cthese anomalies,\u201d emphasizing their significance, particularly as South Sudan prepares for the eagerly anticipated general elections in December 2024.<\/p>\n

Machar\u2019s concerns come at a crucial time as South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited general elections scheduled for December 2024.<\/p>\n

This reconstitution, a pivotal step in fulfilling the requirements of the revitalized peace agreement (R-ARCSS), was executed on November 3.<\/p>\n

The development follows recent remarks by the head of the UN mission in South Sudan, Nicolas Haysom, highlighting the lack of necessary conditions for the upcoming elections<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. South Sudan\u2019s First Vice President Riek Machar has voiced concerns over the recent reconstitution of critical transitional bodies pivotal for steering South Sudan\u2019s inaugural general elections, slated for late next year. 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