By William Madouk<\/p>\n
Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM\/A-IO) launched its party secretariat in Kajokeji County of Central Equatoria State yesterday.<\/p>\n
Senior SPLM\/A-IO member at the political bureau, Mr. Matata Frank, who is also the party chief whip at the Council of States, led the launch.<\/p>\n
Mr. Matata was accompanied by other senior party members from Juba, as delegated by the blue party\u2019s chairman, Dr. Riek Machar.<\/p>\n
The launch of county secretariat at Kaji-keji was the second for the SPLM-IO to tighten its hold in Central Equatoria State ahead of the anticipated 2024 elections.<\/p>\n
During the occasion, Mr. Frank said that the SPLM-IO party has transformed into a political movement in order to change citizens\u2019 lives to live prosperous and progressive lives.<\/p>\n
“Today we have officially transformed our branch in Kajo-Keji into a political party. It is because of the love of our people\u2014the struggle for a good life that we want our people to enjoy,” Frank said.<\/p>\n
He claimed that SPLM-IO has many supporters in Kajo-Keji County, but due to the shrinking political space, many fear joining. He further implores fans to shun fear and join the blue party in their quest for change.<\/p>\n
“Today, please, I urge all of you not to fear; we are here! The political space is opening up; come out openly to register with the party,” he added. “Be proud of your party; your party is the only way to prosperity and progress.”<\/p>\n
Mr. Frank said the opening of the county secretariat is a good gesture towards improved political tolerance and civic space.<\/p>\n
SPLM-IO CES sectary-general, David Lisi, said “today is actually a historical day, because out of 79 counties in the country, Kajokeji County becomes the first to open a country secretariat.”<\/p>\n
“We have freedom now; the peace agreement has given us a mandate to talk to our people so that people can choose which party they can support,” Mr. Lisi added.<\/p>\n
While the Kaj-Kkeji county commissioner, Panuel Dumo, who is also an SPLM-IO member, said he is over the moon to see that South Sudan has become a multi-party nation,<\/p>\n
“It is not easy to reach this level; it is a long and very painful one,” Commissioner Dumo said.<\/p>\n
He added that the SPLM-IO party secretariat will play a vital role in coordinating the party\u2019s activities in the county, down to payams and bomas.<\/p>\n
Mr. Dumos said the secretariat would also handle the party\u2019s activities, such as training and membership registration exercises.<\/p>\n
While Mary Gala, a member of the SPLM-IO, expressed her happiness, citing that the blue party is for all and would bring unity, prosperity, and love among South Sudanese nationwide.<\/p>\n
“This is a clear indication to show our symbol and love for our people. As you can see, this colour is showing the sign of unity among South Sudanese,” she said.<\/p>\n
In July 2023, the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM\/A-IO) launched its party secretariat in Upper Nile State, Malakal.<\/p>\n
The blue party has been busy launching its state secretariat all over the ten states of South Sudan this year in a bid to get supporters for the upcoming elections, but opening a county secretariat in Kajokeji was the first of its kind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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