Sudanese go to the polls in less than two weeks

“Others worry that I’m a radical figure, my history of Southern struggle partly alienated me from the Northern Sudanese context,” he said.

With Sudan ruled and dominated through its post Anglo-Egyption period by a Northern Sudanese majority, his controversial profile raises questions.

He believes that his integrity will save him from this.

“My personal life is a reflection of my political vision,” he said, expressing confidence that he will emerge the victor next month and get a chance to lead Africa’s biggest country.