January 17, 2015 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s electoral commission announced on Saturday the formation of high committees at state levels.
Those appointed, the commission said, should report to its headquarters for training.
The electoral commission head, Abednego Akok Kacuol vowed that the elections would go ahead as planned in accordance with the country’s Transitional Constitution.
He assured that the polls would be free and fair, despite criticisms from some political parties and civil society organisations who want peace prioritised before the elections.
The state committees comprise of five members, a chair and deputy. Justo Wani Jada Lado is the chairperson for Central Equatoria state and deputised by Lona Emmanuel.
Others are Emmanuel El Haj and Amos Juma (Eastern Equatoria), Mario Kuol Amet and Margret Akon Isaiah (Warrap), Peter Mayom Pur and Simon Gony Chuol (Upper Nile), Jerom Barikwa Tom and Ferious Tio Abdelsisi (Western Equatoria), Mier Banguot Najang and Badia Maker Bol (Unity), Meshack Ajang Alaak and Isaac Kuac Duoth (Jonglei), Kot Kuocnin Kueth and George Efnis Dudia (Lakes), Salva Guot Guot and Angelo Machar Akec (Northern Bahr el Ghazal) and Arkangelo Wudo Angany and Lino Juma (Western Bahr el Ghazal).
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Source http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article53682
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