Arop Jonchol
Juba – Al-Wadi Newspaper
The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to urgently convene a Cabinet meeting, following months of institutional stagnation. The organization warned that continued delays pose a threat to the implementation of the peace agreement and undermine public confidence in national leadership.
In a press statement issued on Saturday and received by Dawn English Newspaper, Gatwech Manyang, Executive Director of the CPA, expressed deep concern over the Cabinet’s prolonged inactivity, especially amid the current political, economic, and humanitarian challenges facing the country.
“The Center for Peace and Advocacy is deeply concerned about the extended delay in convening Cabinet meetings, at a time when the nation urgently needs effective leadership and serious dialogue to confront the critical challenges facing the people of South Sudan,” said Manyang.
He urged the government to urgently resume official Cabinet sessions, stressing the importance of discussing urgent national issues, most notably the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), along with matters related to governance, security, and basic public services.
The prominent activist also warned that further delay in resuming Cabinet meetings risks derailing the peace process and projecting a negative image of the government’s commitment to national unity and development.
“The country is at a critical crossroads, and national leaders must take responsibility and act decisively,” he stated.
Manyang concluded by reaffirming the CPA’s commitment to promoting dialogue, peace, and accountability, urging all political and community stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue that leads to genuine stability and inclusive development for the people of South Sudan.
