OpEd

The political and legal quagmire: Examining the exorbitant political party registration fees

By Gama Hassan Oscas   In a move that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of South Sudan, the Political Parties Council recently decreed that those seeking registration must pay a staggering $50,000 USD or its equivalent in SSP as provisional registration fees. This decision, coupled with the prohibition[Read More…]

In any country, empowering women is not merely a choice but a vital step towards progress and transformation. The impact of empowered women resonates not only within their communities but also throughout the entire world. Women possess the ability to envision and implement significant changes that bring about peace and[Read More…]

Hypothetically, politics is neither for the poor nor the fainthearted but charging exorbitant fees for the registration of parties, impedes democratic fair play. South Sudan is expected to transform into a democratic nation through the conduct of elections, anticipated for December this year and before that, political parties are to[Read More…]

The action of Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok towards institutions that have failed to perform their roles, calls for strategy review with stakeholders. It might sound harsh, but the truth must be spoken out to set us free, as the Bible puts it clear that salt that has lost[Read More…]

Just as the decree is read on state television (South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation) sacking top government officials from their positions, the decrees cannot indicate the reasons behind the removal of the officials from their seats. The same decree sometimes appoints successors immediately or it takes time. But also, the decree[Read More…]