CEPO Urges Presidential Meeting Today to Make Genuine Political Decisions on Ongoing Transitional Process
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling on the presidency, set to convene today, to prioritize sincere and meaningful political decisions regarding the country’s transitional process, which has been ongoing for more than five years. Despite efforts dating back to 2015 and renewed in 2018, parties involved in the transitional process have been accused of prioritizing power retention over genuine progress.
CEPO’s Executive Director, Mr. Edmund Yakani, expressed disappointment in the political leaders’ lack of commitment to steering the country towards stability. Yakani emphasized that prolonging the transitional period repeatedly without tangible results has led to continued political instability. He criticized the leaders for seemingly valuing power retention over the welfare of citizens they are meant to serve.
Yakani highlighted the need for the presidency to address the failures in implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and questioned the rationale behind extending the transitional period once again. The recent extension purportedly aimed to create a conducive environment for democratic elections, yet concerns remain regarding the true intentions behind further delays.
Moreover, Yakani warned that the failure of the Tumaini Peace initiative and any subsequent extensions beyond 2024 could face opposition from both citizens and regional allies. He cautioned against prolonging the transitional process without concrete progress, urging leaders to prioritize the country’s interests over personal agendas.
CEPO’s stance underscores the growing impatience among South Sudanese for genuine political change and a transparent transition towards peace and stability. As the nation awaits the outcome of the crucial presidential meeting, the pressure mounts on leaders to heed the calls for accountability and decisive action in shaping the country’s future.
