Many youth have not turned up to cast their ballots in most of the polling stations in Cueibet County, Lakes State, for fear of standing face to face with soldiers during the voting process.
Cueibet was the scene of violent fighting between youth cattle herders and SPLA forces.A Good News Radio reporter on the ground said the majority of those queuing to vote in the polling stations he visited were women.
Jock Ayom, a candidate for Lakes State Assembly representing Ngap Constituency, expressed concern over the low turnout of voters.
He added he expected no more than 30 percent of registered voters may cast their ballots.
Mr. Ayom attributed the low turnout to the fear of the youth who are hiding from soldiers.
Mr. Ayom explained that the youth are suspected to be hiding firearms.
Cueibet town witnessed fierce clashes between civilians and SPLA soldiers at the end of February during a disarmament exercise that was suspended for the elections.
At least 30 people were killed, including a paramount chief.
Cueibet County has over 60-thousand registered voters spread over 62 polling stations.