National dialogue building nation
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By Amb. Dhano Obongo
Initially, I congratulate and commend H.E the President of the
Republic of South Sudan, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, for recognising the
need for a national dialogue among 64 ethnic groups, various political
groups, etc. Motivating the concept of such a conference is the
conflict of 2013 rival SPLM factions over leadership.
I would like to identify some concepts for consideration in conducting
this planned consultation:-
• Ending current meaningless ongoing conflict in our beloved country.
• Forging a covenant South Sudanese social contact as a foundation of
national building and co-existence among the 64 ethnic groups and the
22 or more political parties.
• Harmonizing the political and ethnic dimensional trends derailed by conflict.
• Opening communication among each ethnic group to improve knowing
culture and background.
• Establishing checks and balances on political power among the 64
ethnicities e.g. The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) appointment leadership
as a living historical legacy based on merits and credentials.
• Forging a robust roadmap for nation building.
• Distributing fair and equitable projects development through all states.
• Empowering a women’s agenda in national politics.
• Equalizing minority ethnic groups participation based on merit and
credentials in all national ministries and commissions the living
example is found in the Republic of Pakistan (Quota representation).
• The planned consultation providing a platform for the groups and
parties to exchange and share their experience in doing the
governmental activity.
• Exchange of views and talking out solutions to problems will inspire
generations to come. Implementing results and recommendations on a
peaceful transition of political power promotes domestic tranquillity.
• Good governance, accountability and transparency issues.
• Inclusion of all political parties in the country inside and outside.
The big challenge ahead is persuasion and inclusion of political
opponents to participate in a national dialogue opening the gateway to
a solution of the current ongoing conflict. How do we ensure the
security of a meeting in Juba? And how do we make consultation results
practical? Of course, a robust political will is necessary, but I
think it doses now exit.
Secondly, we must persuade the South Sudanese people that this
national consultation is necessary and to take ownership.
Independence, impartiality and neutrality must govern to win the
hearts of political opponents. Good management will be required. In
talks with friends, I find more than three-fourths of o them support
the proposal. They do see a problem with the ageing status of our
veteran politicians and their track record of solving problems. I ask
our leaders to be bipartisan preventing enemies of peace a foothold.
.God blesses South Sudan.
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