Some members of the public have expressed mixed views on the country’s preparedness to hold the December 2026 general elections.

While some citizens have raised concerns about the timing of the polls, others say political will and proper planning can make the elections possible.

The views were shared during Eye Radio’s Dawn Program this morning in response to a question on whether citizens are confident that South Sudan will hold the elections in December 2026.

The discussion followed the signing of the 13th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law, which effectively delinks the elections from the permanent constitution-making process and the national population census.

Some respondents cited poor road conditions at the end of the rainy season as a major challenge to transporting election materials.

Panjang, a caller on the Dawn Show, said the timing of the polls could make it difficult to transport election materials.

“We know the timing itself is not right. It is the end of the rainy season, and we all know our roads are not good. They are muddy all through. For you to carry the election boxes on such roads is not good,” said Panjang.

But Abu Lulu said logistical challenges should not be used to delay the elections, stressing the need for political will and proper planning.

“Time shouldn’t be an excuse. It is just a political will to conduct the election. Everything will be done accordingly because we have a goal. Let them release funds; let the funds be released to every committee, and let the government and security work hand in hand to secure the different locations.”

Another caller, David Magok, said citizens should be given the opportunity to choose their leaders through elections.

“Some have been in their positions for eight years. They have been eating, and for those who say we don’t want to go for elections, what have they done for us? No security, no salary for Chapter One, no medicine, no roads, and they are still in position.”

The views come as preparations continue for the December 2026 elections, with the government under pressure to address logistical, financial and security challenges ahead of the vote.

The National Elections Commission is expected to launch voter registration in the coming weeks as the country approaches the end of the transitional period in February 2027.