President Salva Kiir shakes hands with NDM leader Dr Lam Akol|Photo by PPU

Opposition leader Dr Lam Akol says he had a fruitful discussion with President Salva Kiir during his Christmas visit to congratulate the head of state on Friday.

The leader of the National Democratic Movement says the meeting was centered around how to prepare the country for the next stage where South Sudanese will hold elections in 2024.

“We touched on how to prepare the country for the next stage as we enter 2024 which has been earmarked by the roadmap to be the year when South Sudanese will hold elections in the country.

According to Dr. LAM, the discussion was fruitful, and he thanked President Kiir for receiving him in his office yesterday.

” It was very fruitful, and we are thankful for his excellency to have received us when his schedule was full, especially during this season,” he added.

Meanwhile, Presidential Affairs Minister Bangasi Joseph Bakasoro said both leaders promised to work together and cooperate on political issues.

Bakasoro said the meeting symbolizes unity and togetherness -something he said leaders must embrace to cement relations and discuss issues that can drive the country forward.

“The president was grateful and happy to receive Dr Lam Akol in his office and both leaders promised to work together, cooperate, and be united to discuss political issues openly, frankly, and cordially.

” So, to the public, this is part of unity, part of togetherness that leaders must meet to cement relations and discuss issues that can drive the country forward,” he said.