By Bida Elly David<\/p>\n
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As South Sudan grapples with economic crises and slow-paced implementation of peace agreement, a political analyst worries over a push for elections.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n In an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Mr. James Boboya, a political analyst suggests, leaders must consider ensuring economic and political stability before elections.<\/p>\n \u201cThe government should address the ongoing economic catastrophe and other pressing political issues before proceeding with elections,\u201d Boboya suggests.<\/p>\n For Boboya, it is dangerous to hold elections while citizens are starving and also without implementing critical provisions in the 2018 peace agreement.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a violation of freedom to expect starving citizens to vote for leaders,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n Boboya stresses the importance of addressing key frameworks before proclaiming elections.<\/p>\n The analyst also observes the need for a stable economy, a permanent constitution, proper funding, and fulfilment of security arrangements.<\/p>\n Boboya believed that focusing on the permanent constitution would provide a mechanism for dispute resolution and ensure justice in case of electoral issues and crises.<\/p>\n The political expert also expressed concern over the lack of meaningful conversation between parties regarding the ongoing crisis.<\/p>\n He warned that ignoring pressing issues could lead to further problems down the line.<\/p>\n Boboya emphasized the necessity of discussing the frameworks required for a fair and credible election, with the permanent constitution playing a crucial role.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen there are issues and crisis that come because of elections, the constitution becomes the only mechanism to dispute resolution, guarantees justice,\u2019\u2019 he noted<\/p>\n \u201cWe have to make sure that structures that support securing credible is needed and ought to be put in place as well as funded.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n Boboya shared research findings that indicated a lack of civil interest in the upcoming elections due to slow progress and unmet expectations.<\/p>\n He mentioned that a majority of South Sudanese believed that the implementation of the peace agreement was heading in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n \u201cWe did studies in the recent and the findings suggest that 61% of South Sudanese believe that the implementation of the peace agreement is going the wrong direction,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n He noted that only 43% of the respondents suggest that the peace agreement is going per what is required.<\/p>\n Additionally, he highlighted the need to fund the electoral process, as it demonstrated their commitment to supporting the people amidst the economic tragedy.<\/p>\n Early this week, Hailu Gonfa, the head of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), voiced concerns about the upcoming 2024 elections.<\/p>\n He said the implementation of security arrangements remained uncertain, raising doubts about the feasibility of conducting elections.<\/p>\n However, some parties have maintained that they are ready for the elections. 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