Opposition Leader Challenges Caretaker Government Appointments, Citing Lack of Consultation

By Simon Deng

The chairperson of the National Alliance of Political Parties, Kornelio Kon Ngu, has challenged the appointment of a caretaker administration, accusing the president of violating an earlier agreement that required consultation with political parties before making appointments following the dissolution of government.

“We previously agreed that upon the dissolution of the government, any appointments must be subject to consultation. However, the president dissolved the government and appointed the same individuals,” Ngu stated on Wednesday during a press conference.

He added, “The government is supposed to be dissolved, and consultations undertaken to appoint capable people, not politicians. This appointment has not considered prior consultation with the parties.”

On Tuesday,President Salva Kiir Mayardit dissolved the transitional government, including both the Executive and Legislature, and appointed a caretaker administration. This move is intended to steer the country toward the scheduled 2026 general elections.

Ngu revealed that the revitalized agreement and the constitution were amended to serve national interest, explaining that the amendment was made to allow the people of South Sudan to choose their leaders.

“The objective for making changes is that we want to go for elections. The appointed ministers are not supposed to be caretakers of a government that is going to conduct elections,”said Ngu.

He concluded, “South Sudan is full of nationalists capable of running the caretaker government. The appointed officials are not supposed to be caretakers. We want free and fair elections, and the appointed ministers will not run a transparent election.”