South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Entrusts Electoral Commission to God’s Guidance as Nation Prepares for National Polls

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio led a prayer with the leadership and staff of the National Elections Commission (NEC) on October 18 to seek divine guidance for the upcoming general election. The prayer comes as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national polls scheduled for December 22.

During the prayer, Bishop Kussala asked for wisdom, discernment, and integrity for the commission as it oversees the election process. He stated that the Holy Spirit should guide those undertaking national responsibilities to ensure their decisions serve the common good. As chair of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development for the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference, the bishop noted that service to the nation must uphold human dignity, promote peace, and foster unity.