Eastern Equatoria Shows Early Enthusiasm
Torit residents greeted National Constitutional Review Commission delegates with applause, underscoring a hunger for participatory governance. Local official Elias Ahaji told Eye Radio that people are “very happy” to host the team and feel “proud to be part of the Constitution.”
Civic Education Rolls Across States
Launched in Juba on 8 October, the outreach has already reached Lakes, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Eastern Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Trainers explain constitutional principles in local languages, ensuring villagers, traders and youth groups understand their role in shaping the supreme law.
Citizens’ Voices Drive the Draft
Commissioners collect handwritten submissions, town-hall testimonies and recorded messages. Themes range from land rights to cultural inclusion. “High hope for the Constitution to be interpreted to reflect their opinion,” Ahaji observed, noting the confidence citizens show in contributing frank ideas.
A Month to Gather, Months to Craft
The consultation phase runs one month. Thereafter, experts will weave public input into a draft charter slated for national debate. Observers say early openness augurs well for legitimacy, provided momentum and transparency endure throughout the remaining stages.