Staff writer
Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, leader of SPLM-DC yesterday evening launched his electoral campaign for the post of the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) in the Upper Nile State's capital town of Malakal.
Addressing the masses at the premises of his party in the neighborhood of Thawra Al-Jalaba, Akol affirmed that the party was concerned about democratic change and peaceful exercise of power in South Sudan, pointing out that the upcoming stages requires launching various reform programs by all Sudanese political parties.
He said the democratic change in Sudanese political life is a result of sincere efforts of the sons of the country, which must be preserved by conducting free and transparent elections meeting the expectations of all Sudanese disputing parties. He called on the public to vote for whom they deem appropriate to be entrusted with their wealth and lives when they go to ballots.
In his speech, Akol pledged – if he wins the seat of South Sudan Government- to work for continuing developmental projects in South Sudan, combating administrative and political corruption, delivering public freedoms; proceeding with the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), economic reform through exploiting available resources for citizens wellbeing and stability.
He expressed his gratitude to his Party's grassroots from their warm welcome to his delegation, which, according to him, was an indicative of awareness of the significance the stage.
Akol arrived in Malakal Saturday morning and held a press conference at Malakal Airport, where he underscored the significance of launching his electoral campaign in South Sudan.
