By Yiep Joseph
The South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) has opened nominations for its upcoming primary elections.
The movement announced the exercise through a public notice issued by its Office of the Electoral Commission.
Interested members can collect nomination forms from the national secretariat at authorised SSNMC state offices.
The commission urged all aspirants to follow the electoral guidelines, meet nomination requirements and respect deadlines set by the relevant electoral committee.
The primary elections will allow members to compete for leadership positions and participate in shaping the movement’s future direction.
SSNMC encouraged members to participate actively, emphasising the importance of a free, fair, transparent and democratic electoral process.
In a message accompanying the notice, Mogga Charles Guya, the movement’s Secretary for Foreign Affairs, urged candidates to approach the elections with integrity, humility, discipline and a commitment to public service.
Guya said elections should not be viewed merely as a contest for power but as an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, vision and dedication to serving the people.
He called on aspirants to uphold democratic principles, promote unity and contribute to building a peaceful, just and prosperous South Sudan.
Guya also urged candidates to respect one another and avoid allowing political competition to undermine unity within the movement.
He noted that although members may contest for different positions, they remain part of one organisation with a shared national mission.
“Let us compete with dignity, campaign with integrity, and lead with responsibility,” Guya said, urging aspirants to place the interests of the movement and the country above personal ambitions.
He added that SSNMC’s strength would depend not only on electoral victories but also on the integrity, competence and commitment of its leaders.
The Electoral Commission advised members seeking clarification to contact the relevant SSNMC electoral committee for further information.
The movement urged interested members to collect their nomination forms and comply with the established requirements as preparations for the primary elections continue.