(JUBA) – Voter registration for the upcoming elections of the Bor Community Youth Association (BCYA) has officially started in Juba, following a short delay caused by disagreements between the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) and the competing campaign teams.
The process resumed at three registration centres located at the BCYA Complex in Sherikat, Lologo, and Emanuel Parish. The exercise had initially been expected to begin a day earlier but was temporarily suspended due to internal discussions that needed to be resolved before the electoral programme could continue.
The two leading candidates for the BCYA leadership—Elijah Manyok Jok and Dr Thon Agook Adier, both from Makuach Payam, made a joint appearance at the Makuach-designated table in Sherikat, where they successfully registered as voters.
The elections are scheduled to take place later this month.
Both candidates used the occasion to call on their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the voting period and to maintain discipline as the community prepares for the leadership transition.
They expressed hope that the electoral process will be conducted fairly and transparently, in line with BCYA’s constitution and democratic values.
The voter registration exercise is a critical step in the lead up to the elections and is expected to draw large numbers of participants from across different payams of the Bor community currently residing in Juba. The organisers have called on all eligible voters to take part in the process to ensure their voices are heard.
No mention of funding or electoral spending was included in the announcement, and no local fees were cited for registration costs or campaign financing. However, the BCYA electoral process is usually self managed through community support and voluntary participation.
The Voice of Reconciliation 98.4 FM, which has been closely monitoring the process, reported a generally calm atmosphere at the registration centres, with hopeful signs that the rest of the election calendar will proceed without further disruption.
