{"id":48971,"date":"2026-10-19T14:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=48971"},"modified":"2026-10-19T14:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:13:55","slug":"splm-collects-ssp-2-544-billion-in-nomination-fee-from-aspiring-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/splm-collects-ssp-2-544-billion-in-nomination-fee-from-aspiring-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"SPLM collects SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fee from aspiring candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Lodu William Odiya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

South Sudan\u2019s ruling Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reportedly collected SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fees from 848 aspirants within a week.<\/p>\n

Each aspirant reportedly paid SSP 3 million for a nomination form to seek various party and elective positions ahead of the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n

The total represents approximately $439,073, based on the reported dollar equivalent.<\/p>\n

SPLM Secretary-General Akol Paul Kordit confirmed that the aspirants were seeking different positions across the country, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The breakdown shows that 417 candidates are seeking constituency seats, while 161 are contesting through the Women\u2019s List.<\/p>\n

Another 144 are seeking governor and chief administrator positions, with 114 listed under the Party List.<\/p>\n

Of the 848 aspirants, 639 are men, and 209 are women, representing approximately 75% and 25% of the total, respectively.<\/p>\n

The reported nomination fees provide an indication of the money generated through the party\u2019s candidate selection process.<\/p>\n

However, the SSP 2.544 billion figure is calculated from the reported number of forms and fee per form; an independently verified financial statement from the party was not available.<\/p>\n

The nomination exercise comes as the SPLM and other political actors prepare for South Sudan\u2019s planned elections, scheduled for 22 December 2026.<\/p>\n

The SPLM, which has governed South Sudan since independence in 2011, is using its internal selection process to identify candidates for the forthcoming polls.<\/p>\n

The number of aspirants seeking party positions and elective offices reflects the scale of participation in the party\u2019s nomination exercise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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