UDF summits contenders for April elections
By Philip Thon Aleu
January 28, 2010 (BOR) – United Democratic Front (UDF), a southern
Sudan opposition party, has submitted 36 names for candidates
contesting for various parliamentary seats in Jonglei state
constituencies. The UDF have no candidate for Jonglei States
gubernatorial post, official says.
told the Sudan Tribune Thursday that UDF is “hopeful” to win most of
the constituencies where candidates are “active”. Mr. Gatjiath
attributed party’s failure to nominate candidates for the 91
parliamentary posts in Jonglei state to insufficient membership. He,
however, says the party enjoys political partnership with the SPLM
that dominates and rules semi-autonomous south.
“We are hopeful that we shall win most of the (36) parliamentary
seats,” says Gatjiath who is also a contender for Ayod south
constituency. “These are active members and enjoys support in their
constituencies,” he added noting that UDF’s success is boasted by SPLM
(Sudan People’s Liberation Movement) candidates’ selection that has
resulted to unsatisfied members turning independent. SPLM members who
deserted to independence included Alier Ayom Aluong who challenging
South Sudan legal minister Michael Makuei Lueth among others.
Three UDF candidates for National Assembly (Khartoum) geographical
constituencies are Rundial Machar Dieu (Greater Ayod), Kuach Char
Nyuon Kuong (Greater Fangak) and Char Thou Khor (Greater Nyirol).
Two National Assembly contenders on party list are Majur Kuot (Twic
East) and Michael Diu Kuet (Ayod).
Zuleph Alpatheal Nacho (Pibor) is the woman nominated for National
Assembly 25% representations.
South Sudan Legislative Assembly (Juba) geographical constituencies’
nominees are: William Gatjiath Deng Nyoap (Ayod South), Hoth Gor Luak
(Akobo north, Walgak) and James Agut Bureth (Lokangei, Gumuruk).
UDF Party list for Juba assembly are David William Tut (Fangak) Philip
Bakhiet Liako (Pibor), Chol Garang Nyok (Bor, Kolnyang) and James Yien
Dok (Uror).
Women party (Juba Assembly) list are Nyubara Ujullo Okoth (Akobo),
Anan Mamoun Marial (Ayod) and Nyabuoth Rambang Mabor (Pangak).
Ten Jonglei State legislative Assembly (Bor) nominees are Peter Koang
Pout (Ayod South), Gatjuol Riak Lam Joak (Ayod Center), William Mayian
Roak (Ayod north), Nyang Guol Joack (Nyirol north), Kun Anyith Akon
(Bor town), Biliu Duop Pech Bicok (Pangak), John Tut Bilieu (Fangak),
Santo Kerreri Manyapol (Pibor town), Esbon Oleo Nyapir James (Pibor)
and David Yawyan Jangkuich (Gumuruk, Buma).
Three State assembly party list contenders are George James Gatluak
(Urol), John Jal Thiech (Ayod), Kuol Ayuen Mabior (Bor), John Thawen
Nyaru (Pibor), Abraham Yak Awan (Pigi), Duoth Kuol Rueh Wur (Fangak)
and James Nyang Bany (Akobo).
Three UDF women party list candidates are Joice Akot Jumma (Uror), Joice
James Konyi (Pibor) and Rebecca Nyajany Gony (Ayod).
The latest revelation of candidates by UDF and numerous independent
candidates challenging SPLM could make the journey to April, when
elections will be conducted, politically tense and testing.
Sudan is holding her first elections in over 2 two decades following
the peace accord signed in 2005 by former southern rebel fighters, the
SPLM with President Bashir’s National Congress Party.
Southern Sudan opposition parties already granted 15% representations
in the Juba government by the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) are
contesting in the elections but endorsed SPLM leader Salva Kiir
Mayardit for Southern Presidency.
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thieleling
UDF summits contenders for April elections
Well, the foolishness or idiotic process created by splm’S political idiots at the Political Bureau will make other parties win many constittuencies in South sudan. PB designed the SPLM’s corrupted selection to invite anarchy, and thus aviods the election all together. That was the plan. otherwise, how can a party like SPLM practices a foolish leadership at this critical time? Some members of the Political bureau wish to conduct no election in south sudan. They are afraid of elections.
Aturjok
UDF summits contenders for April elections
Good for UDF.
murlescrewed
UDF summits contenders for April elections
The UDF will not win a single sit if the elections were held and voters given a fair choice. This is a party of TRAITORS who have nothing to offer to people of Southern Sudan.
SPLM is the only party to ever deliver South a dignified and secure peace based on insights and with effective countermeasures. Others will have to join and wait for their turn.