𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇ES 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒; 𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Presidency, under the chairmanship of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has announced an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years as well as postponing elections, which were initially scheduled for December 2024 to December 22nd, 2026.

Speaking to reporters, Presidential Adviser on National Security, Hon. Tut Gatluak said the extension is an opportunity to implement the critical remaining protocols in R-ARCSS, such as the permanent constitution process, census, and the registration of political parties. On his part, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro said the extension is in response to the recommendations from both electoral institutions and the security sector. Citing pending critical tasks necessary for the successful conduct of elections, necessitating the delay, saying there is a need for additional time to complete essential tasks before the polls.

Minister Lomuro also reassured the public that the government would remain operational during this extended period.

The Minister further stressed that the government will not be dissolved and will continue to function as usual while the institutions work to finalize their provisions. The presidency also emphasizes that the remaining months of the current transitional period will be utilized to mobilize funds, aimed at the effective implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. This initiative, Dr. Lomuro emphasized that it is crucial for achieving long-term peace and stability in the country.