Dr Abraham Kuol Nyuon, a Professor of Political Science on the University of Juba
After President Kiir sacked numerous high authorities officers together with two vice presidents and nationwide safety chief, a political analyst mentioned the reshuffle got here as a shock and will have implications for the nation’s peace course of.
Kiir relieved vice presidents Hussein Abdelbagi and Dr. James Wani Igga amongst different senior officers – in a serious reshuffle that first aired on state-owned tv SSBC on Monday.
Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon – an Associate Professor of Political Science on the University of Juba – urged that a few of the adjustments might not absolutely align with the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Dr. Nyuon acknowledged that whereas sure appointments throughout the SPLM occasion might observe inside procedures, others which contain peace companions within the unity authorities have raised issues.
He famous that if the replacements of such officers have been initiated by related events, it will be according to the peace deal. However, he mentioned if exterior influences performed a task, it may very well be seen as a violation.
“The changes that were made yesterday, first of all, I should say it came as a surprise to everybody because such changes are always expected to have come from the concerned parties in accordance with the revitalized peace agreement,” he mentioned
“One thing that I might not be sure of is that if some of the changes were a recommendation from the parties, then they are within the requirement of the peace agreement,” he mentioned.
“But if that was done outside that, let’s assume that some powerful people convened the president to be able to switch the positions, then that one might be a violation of the peace agreement.”
Dr. Nyuon mentioned the reshuffles are usually inside President Kiir’s authority to nominate and dismiss officers, which can reinforce political loyalty.
However, the analyst mentioned the elimination of Western Equatoria Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba with out an instantaneous substitute might point out a scarcity of approval from SPLM-IO.
He additional mentioned the appointment of Josephine Lagu as Vice President has additionally elevated girls’s illustration in authorities to over 40%, greater than the 35% required within the peace deal.
– ‘Political Tsunami’ –
Meanwhile, Civil Society Activist Edmund Yakani has described the current political adjustments in nation as a “political tsunami” that has left many in panic, significantly in Juba.
Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), urged political leaders to make sure that the reshuffle contributes to stability and progress fairly than instability and worry.
In an interview with Eye Radio on Tuesday, Yakani acknowledged that adjustments in authorities are regular however burdened that they need to serve the widespread good.
“I would like to amplify my voice loudly on behalf of the citizens to appeal to our leaders that yesterday we have seen a political tsunami in the country and the tsunami have caused some people to panic and specifically Juba City went quiet,” he mentioned.
“It is everywhere government exists, such changes will be witnessed and normally, they should be witnessed for the common good and that’s why I say congratulations to your excellency Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, congratulations to your excellency Vice President Josephine Lagu.”
“We have seen now two females in the presidency. That is a very good indicator of empowerment of women at a top leadership level.”
However, Yakani expressed concern over the elimination of Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba and National Minister of Health Yolanda Awel with out speedy replacements.
He famous that the absence of a governor might create political and safety instability within the state.
Yakani additionally raised alarms over studies that the whereabouts of former Governor Futuyo stay unknown, with some residents celebrating his dismissal whereas others specific concern.
Addressing the folks of Western Equatoria, Yakani appealed for calm, urging them to not resort to violence that might hurt harmless civilians or destabilize the area’s economic system.
“We are also shocked when we learn that the former Governor of Western Equatorial State Alfred Futuyos whereabouts is unknown while some people are jubilating and some people are panicking.”
“To the sons and daughters of Western Equatorial State, let the shift of political power not be a source of causing violence that may claim lives of innocent citizens or may destabilize the economy or may make some people take the law into their hands for violation of human rights.”
“I would like to appeal to all politicians that come from Western Equatorial State who are different political colors. Don’t take this change as an opportunity of creating instability.”
Yakani referred to as on President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar to urgently interact in dialogue to make sure the vacant positions are stuffed promptly.
Yakani is now calling on all political leaders to take accountability and be sure that the current adjustments result in progress fairly than additional uncertainty.