SPLM Primaries: Kachuol Mabil Piok and Deng William Kwir Bul Secure Parliamentary win in Duk and Twic East Counties
Candidates’ victories reflect the outcomes of the SPLM party’s ongoing internal electoral processes in Jonglei State, where aspirants have hone head to head to secure opportunities to represent their constituencies under the SPLM ticket
By Samuel Yuang
Hon. Kachuol Mabil Piok. [Photo: Courtesy]
Hon. Deng William Kwir Bul. [Photo: Courtesy]
Hon. Kachuol Mabil Piok and Hon. Deng William Kwir Bul have emerged victorious in their respective constituencies, Duk and Twic East Counties, following the SPLM primary elections in Jonglei State. The two candidates secured the party’s tickets for the Member of Parliament (MP) positions in the National Legislative Assembly.
In Duk County, Hon. Kachuol Mabil Piok won the SPLM primary election for the parliamentary seat representing Constituency No. 11, polling 96 votes to defeat his competitors in the electoral contest.
Kachuol previously served as the Undersecretary in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, bringing experience in public administration and government service to his political ambitions.
His victory marks a significant milestone in his political journey, positioning him as the SPLM flag bearer for Constituency No. 11 as the country prepares for the anticipated general elections.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Twic East County, Hon. Deng William Kwir Bul secured victory in the parliamentary race for Constituency No. 10, polling an impressive 338 votes to emerge as the winner of the SPLM primary election.
The victories of the two candidates reflect the outcomes of the party’s ongoing internal electoral processes in Jonglei State, where aspirants have been competing for the opportunity to represent their respective constituencies under the SPLM ticket.
Their successful bids now place them on the path towards the anticipated general elections, where they will seek the mandate of voters to represent their constituencies in the National Legislative Assembly.
The primary election outcomes are significant for both counties as supporters and community members look forward to the next phase of the electoral process and the leadership choices that will shape their political representation.
As the two candidates celebrate their victories, expectations will remain high for them to demonstrate leadership, accountability and commitment to the aspirations of the people they seek to represent.