By Awan Achiek
South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 general elections have progressed, with the National Elections Commission (NEC) delivering over 13,000 voter registration books to three administrative areas and two states to support the upcoming voter registration process.
On Wednesday, the NEC delivered more than 13,000 voter registration books as part of its ongoing preparations for the general elections scheduled for December 2026.
Gabriel Bol Deng, Chairperson of the NEC, stated that the election materials include supplementary forms, laminating machines, and voter registration kits.
According to Deng, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area received 1,397 voter registration books, the Ruweng Administrative Area received 1,364 books, and the Abyei Administrative Area received 781 books.
Unity State received 3,300 voter registration books, while Northern Bahr el Ghazal received the highest allocation of 6,864 books.
Deng emphasized that these deliveries are part of the Commission’s efforts to equip election teams across the states and administrative areas to conduct voter registration ahead of the general elections.
“It is part of the Commission’s efforts to equip election teams in the states and administrative areas to carry out voter registration ahead of the general elections,” Deng said in a statement issued on Wednesday.
He reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that voter registration is accessible to all eligible citizens, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and residents of remote communities.
“South Sudan’s struggle for freedom and self-determination has given our people the right to shape their own future. Voter registration enables eligible citizens to exercise that right by participating in choosing their leaders.”
He called on election officials, local authorities, civil society organizations, community leaders, and the media to collaborate in providing accurate information about where, when, and how eligible citizens can register.
“As preparations continue, the Commission remains committed to making registration accessible to all eligible citizens, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and those living in remote communities,” he stated.
“We encourage citizens to follow official NEC announcements regarding registration dates, locations, and requirements.”
This latest distribution follows the handover of the first batch of voter registration materials to the Central Equatoria State High Elections Committee on November 2, 2026.
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