President of the Republic, Field Marshal, Omer Al-Basher.

The Chairman of the Blue Nile State Legislative Council, Siraj Edden Hamad has affirmed that political parties and native administrations in the state nominate Al-Bashir for another presidential term .
Siraj Edden, addressing the members of the Council, Wednesday, in the presence of the President of the Republic and the Wali (governor) of the State, said the state witnessed political and security stability .
He lauded President Al-Basher's decision of extending the cease-fire, calling on the arms holder and the armed movements to respond, positively, to peace calls and join the negotiation to reach final settlement to the problem .

Source: SUNA