{"id":92740,"date":"2026-06-07T11:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/ppc-says-june-30-registration-deadline-final-and-binding"},"modified":"2026-06-07T11:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:11:47","slug":"ppc-says-june-30-registration-deadline-final-and-binding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/ppc-says-june-30-registration-deadline-final-and-binding","title":{"rendered":"PPC says June 30 registration deadline \u201cfinal and binding\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Political Parties Council has reiterated that the June 30th cut-off for political party registration will not be extended, citing its mandate and the legal framework governing the electoral process as preparations for the 2026 general elections continue.<\/p>\n<p>The Council warned that any political party failing to complete registration by the deadline will be barred from participating in the upcoming polls.<\/p>\n<p>Chairperson of the Political Parties Council, James Akol Zakayo, said strict enforcement is necessary to ensure order in the political party system ahead of the elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe June 30th deadline remains final and binding. Any political entity that fails to fully complete its registration by this date will be disqualified from fielding a candidate or appearing on the ballot for the 2026 general election,\u201d Zakayo said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that political preparedness is essential and that no exceptions will be made.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not the first election. If you are not prepared for this election, get prepared for the next one. The country will not be held hostage because one or two parties have not registered,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Zakayo said the deadline is tied to the broader transitional process and could only shift if election timelines are extended.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end of the transitional period, there must be an elected government. When the election was extended last year, the deadline was pushed again. And if they extend the election again, the registration deadline will also keep shifting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that registration remains open on a continuous basis, allowing parties to engage in coalitions or mergers even after elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegistration is a continuous process. You can still register and be part of the government to be formed after the election. There is merging and coalition before the election, and there can also be merging after the election,\u201d Zakayo said.<\/p>\n<p>Political analyst James Boboya Edimond said reforms are still needed to strengthen trust in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need political leadership, we need political will, and we need to address the fear among politicians. We also need a legal basis for these elections. Until we have a constitution in place, it affects confidence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also called for stronger civic space and institutional support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government should ensure security infrastructure and allow political parties freedom to operate, mobilize, and engage citizens freely. Media also has a role in educating the public. We also need funding for electoral institutions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The Political Parties Council has reiterated that the June 30th cut-off for political party registration will not be extended, citing its mandate and the legal framework governing the electoral process as preparations for the 2026 general elections continue. 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