By James Innocent
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) National election committee has completed primary elections for party leadership positions at Boma, Payam and county levels in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State.
Former Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo emerged as the winner of the 2026 SPLM County chairmanship election, following the party’s internal electoral process.
Speaking during the election of the county primary elections Betty Martins Apugi commended the people of Yei River County for their participation in the party’s internal democratic process.
Apugi said the SPLM had successfully conducted elections for party leadership positions across 23 Bomas and five Payams, culminating in the election of the county chairman through primary elections.
She also praised residents for maintaining peace and calm throughout the electoral period, describing peaceful participation as important in conducting the party’s internal elections.
Lowila also won the SPLM MP position for the national government under the two payams of Mugwo and Otogo Payam after competing with comrade Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa and comrade Paul Yuani Bonju.
The exercise also involved the selection of SPLM representatives, including Members of Parliament serving at both the state and national levels.
Malimbo’s election as county chairman comes as the SPLM prepares for the 2026 general elections, with the party expected to continue its internal organisational activities ahead of the national polls.