The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General Akol Paul Khordit during media briefing with the Journalists on 10^th November 2026 in Juba. Photo credit: Awuou Michael

By Awuou Michael

The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has warned that members who violate party regulations or interfere in its internal processes will face disciplinary action as the party continues preparing for its internal elections.

Speaking to journalists in Juba, SPLM Secretary-General Akol Paul Khordit said the party had received reports of misconduct involving some members, which it is currently processing through its disciplinary structures.

Khordit declined to disclose the names of the individuals involved or the locations where the alleged violations occurred, saying the party would release further details after it summoned and questioned the concerned members.

“Anything at the level of the disciplinary committee, we don’t go into details and findings publicly before the concerned comrades are also brought into questioning,” Khordit said.

He explained that the decision to publicly caution members was intended to prevent further violations rather than wait until disciplinary proceedings were completed.

“We are doing this exercise to prevent and deter further damage, so that those who may think this is a tea party, that’s not the case,” he warned.

The Secretary-General also reiterated the party’s position prohibiting active military personnel from participating in SPLM political activities, including primaries and internal elections.

He said the restriction had been reinforced by instructions from the Chief of Defence Forces, adding that military personnel seeking political positions must first obtain clearance from their respective units and formally leave active service.

“Anybody on active duty is prohibited from participating in SPLM political activities,” Khordit said.

He acknowledged that some serving military personnel had attempted to participate in party primaries for parliamentary and executive positions but said they had been stopped and referred to their respective military units.

On government officials accused of interfering in party activities, Khordit said the SPLM was taking measures against members holding public offices who attempt to influence internal party processes.

“Whether you are a state minister, or a state governor, or a state minister, keep your hand off from SPLM activities,” he said, stressing that the directive came from the party leadership.

Khordit dismissed suggestions that dissatisfaction among some party members following the internal electoral processes reflected a loss of confidence in the SPLM leadership.

Instead, he described the growing participation of members in the party’s activities as evidence of renewed confidence and organisational revival.

“It’s a vote of confidence in the leadership of the SPLM,” he said.

He added that the ongoing political processes were attracting new members and bringing fresh ideas into the party.

“I’m seeing revival, I’m seeing renewal, I’m seeing revitalization of the SPLM itself in this process,” Khordit said.

The Secretary-General also defended the party’s decision to withdraw and redeploy some members from a state following concerns over alleged violations of its principles and regulations.

He said the leadership had received reports from teams deployed to investigate the matter and had forwarded the findings to the party leadership for consideration.

Khordit said he remained committed to enforcing party discipline, adding that members found undermining the movement’s principles would face action regardless of their positions.

The developments come as the SPLM continues its internal political processes ahead of South Sudan’s anticipated general elections.