Kiir returns to Juba following Bahr el Ghazal tour, rallies stronghold for December polls
President Salva Kiir returned to the capital on Friday afternoon following a week-long regional tour of Bahr el Ghazal that combined state security matters, grassroots engagement, and early campaign overtures ahead of the national elections scheduled for December this year. Upon arrival at Juba International Airport, President Kiir was received by Vice President for the Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga, alongside senior government and security officials. During the tour,
President Salva Kiir has returned to Juba after a week-long tour of the Bahr el Ghazal region. The visit combined state security discussions with public engagement and early election campaigning for the December national elections. During his tour, Kiir visited Wau, Kuajok, and Aweil, addressing rallies and urging citizens to maintain peace, unity, and focus on agriculture for food security. He also pledged to propose renaming the University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal to the University of Aweil. The President noted that some officials accompanying him expected him to distribute cash, but despite economic constraints, he announced a 500 million South Sudanese Pound donation for local groups. Civil society welcomed the interaction but called for attention to domestic grievances.
The President's tour and rally underscore the political mobilization and campaign efforts preceding the upcoming national elections, highlighting key campaign themes and economic realities.
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