The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has raised serious concerns about the frequent removal of government officials through presidential decrees, warning that the trend undermines institutional performance, continuity, and public trust in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU).
In a statement issued Thursday, CPA Executive Director Ter Manyang Gatwech said the repeated reshuffling of ministers and officials creates instability and discourages effective governance.
“Leaders need time to plan and implement their programs. When officials are removed within just three to six months, they are denied the chance to make meaningful contributions,” Gatwech said. “This fosters uncertainty and erodes public confidence in leadership.”
The advocacy group emphasized that abrupt changes in leadership disrupt the momentum of national programs and foster a climate of fear within government institutions. It warned that the ongoing pattern risks widening the disconnect between the government and the public, reflecting a lack of strategic direction.
“Officials who fear sudden dismissal are less likely to take bold or long-term actions. This weakens decision-making processes and undermines accountability,” Gatwech added.
CPA is recommending that appointed officials be given a minimum term of one to two years in office to ensure sufficient time for planning, execution, and performance evaluation. According to the organization, such stability would enable leaders to learn, adapt, and improve their effectiveness in office.
The CPA’s remarks follow a wave of presidential decrees this week that replaced several top officials, including the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Youth, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazel
