The caretaker government in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has reiterated commitments to ensure stability and promised to cooperate with all political parties as the country prepares for the general elections slated for 22 December.
Omar Ishaq Mohammad, the caretaker state information minister, told a press conference in Wau on Monday that the local government is prepared to cooperate with all political parties and remains committed to delivering services to citizens without prejudice.
“As the state government, we instructed all levels that we have to work together with political parties ahead of the elections,” he said. “We want to tell all the candidates that the state government has provided free space for them to carry out their activities peacefully.”
Ishaq assured political parties that the state government will provide security for all.
He said political parties wishing to conduct activities in the state are welcome, adding that the government will listen to their concerns and ensure the safety and protection of electoral contestants and voters.
The minister described the security situation in the state as stable and said Western Bahr el Ghazal is ready for the elections.
The caretaker minister acknowledged that although the security situation remains generally stable, there have been minor disturbances linked to gang activities.
He also welcomed political parties planning to hold conferences and other activities in the state, urging them to prioritize the interests of the state as they prepare for the general elections.
“We are telling all people, the political parties that wanted to carry out the campaign activities that they are free to conduct the conferences in the state,” he said. “We are ready to provide them with security to move around. They are all welcome in their home state since the citizens are ready for them. The state is stable, and this translates into the government being ready for elections.”
The caretaker government says continued cooperation among political parties, the state government and citizens will be important in maintaining peace and stability during the election period.
The government has also called on all political actors to conduct their activities peacefully and in the interest of the people of Western Bahr el Ghazal.
The statement came after several candidates began primary elections at the boma level last week.
The caretaker government in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has reiterated commitments to ensure stability and promised to cooperate with all political parties as the country prepares for the general elections slated for 22 December.
Omar Ishaq Mohammad, the caretaker state information minister, told a press conference in Wau on Monday that the local government is prepared to cooperate with all political parties and remains committed to delivering services to citizens without prejudice.
“As the state government, we instructed all levels that we have to work together with political parties ahead of the elections,” he said. “We want to tell all the candidates that the state government has provided free space for them to carry out their activities peacefully.”
Ishaq assured political parties that the state government will provide security for all.
He said political parties wishing to conduct activities in the state are welcome, adding that the government will listen to their concerns and ensure the safety and protection of electoral contestants and voters.
The minister described the security situation in the state as stable and said Western Bahr el Ghazal is ready for the elections.
The caretaker minister acknowledged that although the security situation remains generally stable, there have been minor disturbances linked to gang activities.
He also welcomed political parties planning to hold conferences and other activities in the state, urging them to prioritize the interests of the state as they prepare for the general elections.
“We are telling all people, the political parties that wanted to carry out the campaign activities that they are free to conduct the conferences in the state,” he said. “We are ready to provide them with security to move around. They are all welcome in their home state since the citizens are ready for them. The state is stable, and this translates into the government being ready for elections.”
The caretaker government says continued cooperation among political parties, the state government and citizens will be important in maintaining peace and stability during the election period.
The government has also called on all political actors to conduct their activities peacefully and in the interest of the people of Western Bahr el Ghazal.
The statement came after several candidates began primary elections at the boma level last week.
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