The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has assured the State Elections High Committee (SEHC) of his administration’s commitment to creating a peaceful and secure environment for the conduct of the December 2026 general elections.

Governor Jadalla made the assurance during a meeting with a delegation from the committee, led by its chairperson, Hon. Alphayo Philip Lako, who visited him to congratulate him on his appointment.

According to the Office of the Governor, the meeting focused on election preparations, security coordination, voter education and efforts to promote peaceful, free, fair and credible polls across the state.

The committee briefed the governor on its ongoing activities, including grassroots voter education and public awareness campaigns aimed at preparing citizens for the elections.

The electoral body also expressed its readiness to oversee credible elections, pending further directives from the National Elections Commission (NEC) to begin voter registration.

Governor Jadalla commended the committee for its preparations and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with security agencies and relevant institutions to safeguard the electoral process.

He also briefed the delegation on plans for an upcoming Peace and Reconciliation Conference, which is expected to bring together women, youth, traditional chiefs, civil society representatives, political actors and other stakeholders.

The engagement comes ahead of the general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, as state authorities and electoral institutions seek to strengthen public confidence, improve civic awareness and maintain stability during the electoral period.

The meeting underscores the importance of cooperation between the state government and electoral institutions in creating conditions conducive to peaceful elections and lasting peace in Central Equatoria State.