Tuesday, 01 July 2008
PRESS STATEMENT
The drive to achieve
democratic transformation in Sudan recently gained further momentum
when all political forces agreed on the draft electoral law which was
subsequently adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, pending ratification
by the National Assembly.
Nonetheless, some quarters within the
National Congress Party (NCP) have been systematically restricting the
freedom of expression through continued censorship of the press. Such
moves undermine the transition from totalitarianism to multi-party
democracy and the holding of a free and fair general election.
Our call on the Sudanese people and their political parties to take on
the challenges of realizing the transition to democracy and peace by
robustly protecting the constitution and fundamental freedom sparked
vicious rhetoric by those quarters. They went so far as to demand my
resignation from the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Government of
National Unity (GONU). This is a clear indication that some NCP leaders
have a lot to fear in a democracy.
As SPLM Secretary-General and Minister for Cabinet Affairs, GONU, I
have a moral obligation to address the long-standing political crisis
gripping Sudan since 1956. The oath of office requires me to spare no
effort to avert the collapse of our country.
The angry reaction by those NCP leaders is uncalled for. It provides
yet fresh evidence that they are bent on taking our country back to the
‘dark old days’ of totalitarianism which were vehemently shunned by the
majority of our people.
The SPLM aims to deliver freedom, peace and prosperity to all the
Sudanese people, especially the marginalized masses who have been
driven into displacement in their own country.
Press Unit
Office of SPLM Secretary-General
Khartoum, 26 June 2008
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