The Western Equatoria State governor says party must overcome internal divisions that have weakened its structure and effectiveness in the state.

By Emmanuel Mandella

The Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Western Equatoria State, Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called for unity within the ruling party, urging sidelined members to return to the party.

He said that internal groupings and factional politics must come to an end.

Speaking during a meeting at the SPLM Secretariat in Yambio on Friday, Governor Rimbasa said the party must overcome internal divisions that have weakened its structure and effectiveness in the state.

Addressing party members and officials, Rimbasa emphasized that the party remains open to all members who may have been ignored, sidelined, or felt excluded from its activities.

“Come to our door. Come for the dialogue. Come for reconciliation. Come for forgiveness, let the SPLM accommodate everyone,” Rimbasa said.

His remarks come amid ongoing efforts to rebuild cohesion within the party at the state level, where political observers say factional divisions and internal disagreements have affected the party’s unity in recent years.

Rimbasa acknowledged that some members had distanced themselves from the party due to grievances or misunderstandings, but stressed that reconciliation and dialogue remain the best path forward.

The governor called on those who had left or become inactive in the party to return and help strengthen the SPLM as a political organization that represents the interests of the people of Western Equatoria.

At the same time, he warned against the culture of internal groupings and factional politics within the party, which he described as a major obstacle to unity and progress.

“This division must end today,” Rimbasa said firmly. “The struggle caused by groupings in the party has gone on for too long, and it must stop now.”

Political analysts say factional groupings within political parties often weaken internal decision-making and undermine public confidence in leadership, particularly in regions where political unity is crucial for governance and development.

Rimbasa noted that ending such divisions is necessary for the SPLM to regain its strength and effectively serve the people of Western Equatoria.

He further encouraged party members to join and participate in the SPLM based on loyalty and commitment rather than personal gain or political benefits.

“Come to the party as committed members, not because of personal interests or benefits,” he said. “Come because you are loyal and ready to contribute effectively to take the party to another level.”

The call for unity reflects broader efforts by the party leadership in the state to reorganize its internal structures and strengthen cooperation among members following periods of political tension.

During his address, Rimbasa reiterated his mandate as the SPLM state chairperson, stating that his leadership priority is to unite the party and rebuild its reputation among the public.

“I have been sent here to unite the SPLM, restore its image, and rebuild the trust of the people,” he said.

The governor emphasized that rebuilding trust with the public requires a united party that works together toward common political and development goals.

He also encouraged party leaders and grassroots members to promote dialogue and mutual respect as part of the reconciliation process within the movement.

For many SPLM supporters in Western Equatoria, the governor’s message signals a renewed effort to consolidate the party and ensure that all members, regardless of past differences, have an opportunity to contribute to its future direction.

Rimbasa urged party members to put aside past conflicts and work collectively to strengthen the SPLM and its role in serving the people of Western Equatoria State.

“The doors of the party are open,” he said. “What we need now is unity, commitment, and a shared vision for the future of our people.”

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“Come to the party as committed members, not because of personal interests or benefits. Come because you are loyal and ready to contribute effectively to take the party to another level,” said Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa.