Hon. James Akol Zakayo (in the middle), Chairperson of the Political Parties Council (PPC) addressing journalists in Juba, 21st of October, 2026. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Kayanga

By: Emmanuel | Juba | 21 – October – 2026

South Sudan’s Political Parties Council has set Thursday, October 22nd, as the final deadline for political parties to register pre-election coalitions ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, October 22nd, the Chairperson of the Political Parties Council, James Akol Zakayo, said Order took effect on Wednesday, October 21st, requiring all coalition registration processes to be completed by close of business on Thursday.

“The Act says that any party that wants to register a coalition must submit before 22nd of October, sixty days prior to the election. So, tomorrow (Thursday, 22^nd/10/2026) is the last day for submission of registration of coalition. Whoever will submit next tomorrow will not be entertained,” said the Chairperosn of the Political Parties Council.

Akol said the process must comply with Section 10 of the Political Parties Act and Regulations 15 and 38, which require political parties to hold certificates of full registration to qualify for membership in pre-election coalitions.

“All parties who want to form coalitions, must enter into the master directory of registered pre-election coalitions to be qualified as registered coalitions and constituent member parties,” added Akol.

The Council says it has verified and audited 25 fully registered political parties operating under four pre-election coalitions.

These include the National Agenda Coalition, with ten parties; the Coalition of National Alliance, with six parties; the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, with five parties; and the National Alliance of Political Parties, with four parties.

1. National Agenda Coalition of Political Parties (NAC) – 10 Parties:

United Democratic Salvation Front Mainstream (UDSF-M) led by Hon. Francis Ben Ataba

National Liberation Party (NLP) led by Hon. Nkrumah Waden Kelueljang

National Congress Party (NCP) led by Hon. Agnes Poni Lokudu

South Sudan Democratic Forum (SSDF) led by Hon. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro

South Sudan Democratic Alliance (SSDA) led by Hon. Paskalina Philip Waden

United Democratic Salvation Front (UDSF) led by Hon. Rev. Emmanuel Sokiri Lugor

United Democratic Front (UDF) led by Hon. Bona Deng

South Sudan National Liberation Party (SSNLP) led by Hon. James Andrea

National Justice Movement (NJM) led by Hon. Matur Mayindi

Party of National Unity (PNU) led by Hon. Dharuai Mabor Teny

• Coalition of National Alliance of Political Parties (CNA) – 6 Parties:

United South Sudan Party (USSP) led by Hon. Paulino Lukudu Obede

Communist Party of South Sudan (CPSS) led by Hon. Joseph Wol Modesto

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) led by Hon. Albino John Lako

South Sudan National Party (SSNP) led by Hon. Juma Seed)

South Sudan Generation Party (SSGP) led by Hon. Jeremiah Mayen

South Sudan Democratic Front (DF) led by Hon. Jeach Chuol Gai – Acting

• South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) – 5 Parties:

Federal Democratic Party (FDP) led by Hon. Chang Kuoth Biochiok

National Democratic Movement (NDM) led by Hon. Mahjoub Bel Turok

South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) led by Hon. Clement Juma Mbugoniwia

South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) led by H.E. Hussein Abdel Bagi Akol

National Salvation Front (NAS) led by Hon. Dr. Gaisma Barnaba Kissanga

• National Alliance of Political Parties (NAPP) – 4 Parties:

National United Democratic Front (NUDF) led by Hon. Kornelio Kon Ngu

National Democratic Front (NDF) led by Hon. Stephen Goro

Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) led by Hon. Adil Mayom Makuth

Peace, Unity, Reconciliation, and Equity Party (PURE) led by Hon. Nyibol Diing Kiir

The Political Parties Council has urged all 25 parties to finalise their documentation and complete the required legal deposits before the deadline.

It has warned that no registration files or adjustments will be accepted after Thursday’s deadline.