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Formally established by the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (as amended) (Art.197) in 2011, the National Elections Act, 2012 (as amended) sets out the independence of the NEC by requiring that it be administratively and financially independent, and perform its functions with integrity, transparency, and impartiality without interference. Read More

Meet The Commissioners

Hon. Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol

Chairman of the National Elections Commission

Hon. Dr. Francis Luigi Adwok

Deputy Chairperson

Hon. Mach Maika Deng

Chief Electoral Officer

Hon. George Lemi Yata

NEC Spokesperson

Hon. Thabo Abosuh Ajang

Commissioner

Hon. Josephine Achiro Forteio

Commissioner

Hon. Sarah Daniel Gatluak

Commissioner

Hon. Manuel Makum Matuop

Commissioner

Hon. William Kolyin Deng

Commissioner

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Latest News and Events

The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of South Sudan, Honorable Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol met with Ambassador of Russia to South Sudan, H.E. A. Kosmodemiyanskiy.

24 April 2026, Juba, South Sudan. On Friday, 24 April 2026, the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) of South Sudan, Hon. Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol and other senior …

Press Statement of the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of the Republic of South Sudan

On 22nd December 2025 at the National Elections Commission HQs Office – Juba On the Declaration of the National Geographical Constituencies for the December 2026 General Elections in the Republic …

National Elections Commission Engages Electoral Stakeholders in Consultative Meeting to Advance Electoral Process

Juba, South Sudan – 21 October 2025: The National Elections Commission (NEC) of South Sudan convened a high-level consultative meeting with key electoral stakeholders, including representatives from political parties, the …

Why choose Us

Legal Framework

The Constitution

National Legislation

Regulations

Civic and Voter Education

Empowering citizens with knowledge about their democratic rights and responsibilities.

Educational Resources

📊 Baseline Survey (English)

Comprehensive survey data and analysis in English

📊 Baseline Survey (Arabic)

Comprehensive survey data and analysis in Arabic

📋 Civic Voter Education Strategy

Strategic framework guiding our civic education initiatives

📚 Civic Voter Education Curriculum

Complete curriculum for civic and voter education programs

👨‍🏫 Training of Trainers Manual

Comprehensive guide for civic education trainers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Election?

An election is a formal decision-making process in which people vote to choose their representatives based on set principles and laws.

Who conducts Elections in South Sudan?

As mandated by the Constitution and the National Elections Act of 2012 (as amended), the National Elections Commission (NEC) is solely responsible for the conduct of elections and referenda in South Sudan. This responsibility also includes the announcement of an election date, voter registration, nomination of candidates, recruitment and training of elections staff, dispute resolution and civic and voter education.

What is the exact mandate of the NEC?

The mandate of the NEC as enshrined in the NEA 2023 Section 15(1) states ‘The Commission shall take necessary step to ensure that all citizens, without discrimination are able to exercise and enjoy their political rights to nominate and be nominated for elections and to freely express their will in a secret ballot’.

Which elections are envisaged in South Sudan under the current laws?

Presidential; National Assembly; Gubernatorial; State Assemblies; Chief Administrators, Administrative Areas; Legislative Councils; Local Governments.