By Louis Loku
Caretaker Governor Gen. Charles Madut Akol has denied allegations that he voted twice during the ongoing SPLM congresses and primary elections in Ayat Constituency No. 9.
In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the Governor’s Office dismissed the allegations as unsubstantiated.
The office clarified that Gen. Madut neither voted personally nor authorised anyone to cast a ballot on his behalf.
It challenged those circulating the claims to provide credible evidence supporting the allegations.
Such evidence, according to the statement, should include the names of alleged delegates, written authorisation, or details of when and how the purported delegation occurred.
The Governor’s Office also warned against confusing the caretaker governor with a gubernatorial aspirant who shares his name and comes from the same constituency.
According to the statement, Gen. Madut participated in the electoral process in his capacity as a delegate.
However, the office maintained that his participation in the congress did not mean he cast a vote or authorised another person to vote for him.
The statement further reaffirmed the governor’s commitment to maintaining security and neutrality throughout the SPLM electoral process.
It said the state government would continue providing a conducive environment for peaceful, fair and transparent party congresses and primary elections.
The Governor’s Office urged party members and the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
It also called for political discipline, factual reporting and respect for the democratic process as the SPLM primaries continue in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.