New SPLM SG unveils plans to train cadres to win over popular support

By Simon Deng

The First Deputy Chairman and Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr.James Wani Igga has promised to develop new tactics to galvanize support for the party ahead of the 2026 elections.

Speaking during his reception on Thursday at the party headquarters in Juba, Wani said these plans include reorganizing, training, education and orientation of party cadres to strengthen the party.

Wani disclosed that the SPLM party has already developed good policies to enhance its programs.

Mary Apai Ayiga, the SPLM Deputy Secretary General said that Wani’s appointment to position of Secretary General will strengthen party cohesion, adding that this also marks new page for the party.

Kuol Manyang Juuk, Senior Presidential Advisor and Second Deputy Chairman of the SPLM asked the party’s national secretariat should work hard to build the country.

 “The SPLM secretariat must come up with programs to make people understand that wealth is made by people,” said Juuk

 “The country is liberated, let us build our country, we need commitment to do a lot for our country,” he added.

In February, President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved James Wani Igga as Vice President for Economic Cluster and appointed him as Secretary General replacing, Peter Lam Both, who was the interim Secretary General of the party.