President Kiir's Call For Political Dialogue, Is Rubbish

As a nation, we are weary from years of conflict, economic stagnation, and humanitarian crises that have scarred this beautiful and blessed country. Due to poor political Leadership of President Salva Kiir, that has been wrapped by corruption, and failure to deliver the much-needed basic social services.

Today, we are experiencing devastating effects of tribalism, nepotism, and authoritarianism that  have deepened our national disunity, fuelled national violence among us, and hindered the nation's development. The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), that was the beacon of hope, has been killed, and buried by the President Salva and associates. Now, we have no more hope for peace, stability and development because Resolutions of conflicts through peaceful settlement has proven to be delusional, something unworkable, and unachievable under leadership of President Salva Kiir.

Now, the leadership of President Salva Kiir is calling for political dialogue with oppositions. Yet, he continues to hold political opponents (his peace partners) in detentions, military bombardments of civilians in areas controlled by oppositions, attacking peace forces of oppositions in Cantonments. Does his call for dialogue align with these deeds? A question that we need to answer for ourselves as oppositions, before accepting the call for political dialogue by the president Salva,

In fact, what South Sudan needs now from the oppositions is not dialogue with a regime that perpetuates suffering. We don't need dialogue with the leadership of President Salva Kiir as means to resolve the conflicts, and bring the end to the suffering of the people.

What South Sudan needs is unity of the opposition fronts to topple this brutal regime so that, people can witness peace, stability, unity and development.

A regime change in this matter is just a means to national political Leadership change, which is not just a political necessity, but a moral imperative. South Sudan deserve leadership that prioritize unity, accountability, and vision. We need new leadership to Foster Inclusive Governance, Drive Economic Revival, Uphold Human Rights, and Accelerate Peace building. Our need is leadership that will genuinely initiate dialogues with all stakeholders, to achieve lasting stability.

Our actions towards our unity as opposition fronts for enhancement of regime change will require us to have courage to dialogue among ourselves, as well as being committed to the greater good of the people.

As Revolutionaries, It’s time to embody the people’s aspirations, unite our ranks, and push for regime change as a catalyst for national transformation.