{"id":26675,"date":"2024-07-17T09:42:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=26675"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:42:36","slug":"citizens-raise-concerns-over-governments-future-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/17\/citizens-raise-concerns-over-governments-future-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizens raise concerns over government’s future direction"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Deng Ghai Deng<\/h5>\n

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Concerned citizens in South Sudan are expressing apprehension over the future direction of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU).<\/h5>\n
Many are urging the government to provide clarity on whether it plans to extend the current transitional period or proceed with holding democratic elections as originally scheduled.<\/h5>\n
Mach Garang, a prominent voice among citizens, emphasized the need for straightforward communication from the government during these critical times. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
“There is anticipation for elections in the Republic of South Sudan; there should be clarity first on how elections can be conducted when some of the necessary arrangements are not in place,” Garang stated. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
“There are no security arrangements, no political space, and no current campaigning. These are fundamental prerequisites for elections. The public deserves clear information about the current situation.”<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Echoing similar sentiments, Daniel Majok expressed concerns about prolonging the transitional period. “The government must clarify its stance to avoid confusing the civil population,” Majok urged. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
“Continued extensions of the transitional period are not healthy for our nation. We need clarity and a commitment to democratic processes.”<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Majok further criticized what he perceived as a silence from political leaders, suggesting it indicates a desire to cling to power against the will of the people.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Deng-Bil William Aguer, leader of the Africa People Congress (APC) party, accused the RTGoNU of failing to effectively implement the peace agreement over the past six years. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
Aguer pointed out significant delays in fulfilling the terms of the agreement, citing only 10 percent of the peace deal has been implemented. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
“The current government has not delivered on its promises,” Aguer stated. “It should be dissolved immediately, and a lean administration of technocrats should be established to pave the way for genuine democratic elections.”<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The calls for transparency and adherence to democratic principles come at a crucial juncture for South Sudan, a nation scarred by years of conflict and political instability. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
The RTGoNU, established in February 2020 under a peace agreement, was entrusted with preparing the country for democratic governance following a prolonged civil war.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
However, progress has been slow, prompting growing impatience among citizens who seek tangible outcomes.<\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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