{"id":48985,"date":"2026-10-20T18:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=48985"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:39:42","slug":"pdm-begins-candidate-nomination-process-ahead-of-december-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/pdm-begins-candidate-nomination-process-ahead-of-december-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"PDM begins candidate nomination process ahead of December elections"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The People\u2019s Democratic Movement (PDM) has announced the commencement of its candidate nomination process ahead of South Sudan\u2019s general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

In a press release seen by the No. 1 Citizen Daily English newspaper on Monday, the party said it had officially begun the process of selecting candidates to contest for the presidency, state governorships, and parliamentary seats at the national, state, and administrative area levels.<\/p>\n

The party said the nomination process would be guided by the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan 2011, as amended, the R-ARCSS 2018, and the National Elections Act, PDM is committed to a transparent, democratic, and inclusive nomination process that reflects the will of the people. Positions open for nomination; President of the Republic of South Sudan, Governors of the 10 States and the three Administrative Areas, and Members of Parliament, National, States, and Special Administrative Area Assemblies,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n

PDM said it was committed to conducting a transparent, democratic, and inclusive process that reflects the will of the people.<\/p>\n

The positions open for nomination include the President of the Republic of South Sudan, governors of the country\u2019s 10 states and three administrative areas, and members of the national and state parliaments and special administrative area assemblies.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, candidates will be assessed based on integrity, commitment to public service, respect for the Constitution, competence, and experience.<\/p>\n

The party also pledged to promote inclusivity by giving young people, women, and persons with special needs equal opportunities to participate in the nomination process.<\/p>\n

PDM said it expected its candidates to demonstrate clear visions for advancing peace, improving service delivery, and promoting national development.<\/p>\n

The party added that candidates would also be expected to uphold its manifesto, which emphasises service, integrity, and a new beginning for South Sudan.<\/p>\n

However, the PDM National Elections Committee is yet to announce the full nomination guidelines, including the timeline, application fees, and venues for applications and vetting across states, administrative areas, and constituencies.<\/p>\n

The party called on qualified members and like-minded citizens who share its vision to come forward and participate in the process.<\/p>\n

PDM further urged its members and supporters to maintain discipline and unity throughout the nominations, emphasising the importance of peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe power belongs to the people; let\u2019s choose leaders who will serve with integrity,\u201d the party stated.<\/p>\n

South Sudan is scheduled to hold general elections on December 22, 2026, as part of efforts to end the transitional period and return the country to an elected government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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