No election office in Greater Pibor as polls draw closer

Residents and officials in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) say the area still has no election office, raising concerns about preparations for general elections scheduled for Dec. 22. Residents say the absence of an election office has cast doubt on whether authorities can complete the necessary preparations before polling day. “But no election office has been established in Greater Pibor. “The information we have is that Greater Pibor will be managed from Jonglei State,” Bol said. Under the 2010 elections, Greater Pibor formed part of Jonglei State.