Speaking during the 28th RJMEC plenary meeting held in Juba, Gen. Gituai said no progress has been made in the reconstitution of the Political Parties Council despite the law having been enacted over 8 months ago.
As the second month of the extended transition period begins, “a lot of work remains to be done if the Roadmap timelines are to be adhered to as promised,” he said.
Gen. Gituai emphasized the need to reconstitute the Political Parties Council is critical in paving way for the registration of political parties.
He added that the enactment of the National Elections Act and its operationalization is way behind schedule.
“As a result of these delays, all the elections-related tasks including the establishment and functioning of institutions that drive the elections process are behind schedule,” he said.
ON THE HUMANITARIAN
The Chief of body monitoring peace deal noted that access and safety of humanitarian workers, goods, and assets remain a challenge.
“These are matters that the RTGoNU should urgently address including by providing security along humanitarian corridors, protecting humanitarian workers and their assets and holding perpetrators to account.”