Nationwide Civic Education Campaign
Teams from the National Constitutional Review Commission have fanned out to Lakes, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Eastern Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Their brief is to explain the constitutional roadmap and collect citizens’ priorities directly in villages, markets and youth centres.
Vacancies in Constitution Drafting Committee
Secretary General John Natana Abraham confirmed that advertisements for the 15-seat Constitution Drafting Committee will appear shortly. He stressed the panel’s non-partisan nature, noting that only proven technical competence, not political affiliation, will guide the selection process.
Blend of National and International Expertise
Twelve seats are reserved for South Sudanese professionals, while three will be filled by international constitutional specialists. According to Natana, external voices will provide comparative perspectives that enrich local knowledge without diluting national ownership of the document.
From Public Views to First Draft
The committee’s first task will be to sift thousands of submissions gathered during the civic outreach. Analysts will translate community hopes on governance, rights and resource sharing into coherent articles, producing an initial draft that mirrors grassroots expectations.
What Comes Next for Juba
Once the draft emerges, lawmakers and the public will debate its clauses before a final text is adopted. Observers in Juba view the current recruitment drive as a decisive technical milestone toward long-awaited political stability and institutional legitimacy.