A political analyst and lecturer at the University of Bahr el Ghazal has urged South Sudanese, particularly political parties, to stand against dictatorship within political and governmental positions.
Lecturer Joseph Lual Dario, from the Department of Political Science, said the country’s development has stagnated due to the continuous retention of the same individuals in leadership positions without achieving tangible change for the benefit of citizens.
He stressed the need to replace long-serving officials with new leaders who can bring innovation and drive national progress.
“If the country continues to be governed by the same people, there will be no real work for the benefit of the citizens,” Dario said. “Instead, leaders will use their positions to pursue personal interests.”
The analyst further called for empowering young people by giving them opportunities to serve in leadership roles, noting that they possess the skills and energy needed to transform South Sudan.
He also appealed to political parties to establish term limits for holding public office and ensure greater community participation in decision-making processes.
Dario concluded that the continued dominance of certain individuals in political and government positions reflects a form of dictatorship that undermines democracy and prevents citizens from actively participating in governance.
