National Alignment is an Inevitable Duty
By: Al-Nazeer Ibrahim Al-Aqab
The Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Commander Malik Agar, stated that the country needs a minimum level of agreement between political forces and the government to move the country forward. He emphasized the necessity of changing the political rhetoric by political forces, pointing out that Sudan’s problems stem from political intersections.
In his speech during the opening session of the Second Political Forum for the Sudan Justice Alliance under the slogan “National Alignment: The Shared Conscience,” at the Peace Hall in Port Sudan on Sunday, December 15, 2024, Malik Agar mentioned that the Sudanese people currently want to know the vision and preparations of political forces for the post-war period, what the program for the upcoming stage will be, and how political forces think.
Indeed, Commander Malik Agar’s statement came at a time when all Sudanese people, and particularly Sudanese political forces, are in desperate need of this call and its implementation in reality through the optimal application of the concepts, principles, and values of national alignment. In my view, national alignment is currently far from being realized; in fact, many do not understand what it truly means and are far from it, especially since national alignment in its broader sense requires the active participation of all civil and political components, particularly the political forces in Sudan, to unite the domestic front, manage internal disagreements, and build a national home. This is a religious and national duty given the current threats facing Sudan. These threats target Sudan’s land and people, and threaten the stability of the entire region. Thus, it is essential for all forces to align to face these dangers, preserve the nation’s resources, and end the rampant chaos and lawlessness across the country, working towards the restoration of the state and its institutions, while laying the foundations for peace, security, and stability across Sudan.
One of the primary pillars of this alignment is the need for a comprehensive political vision based on religious and national identity that addresses all aspects of the current situation. All political, social, and popular components should work in alignment to restore the authority of the state, address the risks posed by the militia of Al-Daqlo and its political and media wing, and launch genuine initiatives to bring together national forces. This alignment aims to restore the state and preserve it from risks of fragmentation, division, and collapse. This, of course, can only be achieved if all political forces in Sudan recognize the imminent danger surrounding the country and act together in a cooperative manner, driven by a spirit of true national belonging. Furthermore, it is crucial to launch a comprehensive plan to organize this alignment for the purpose of restoring the state and achieving permanent stability, considering this an inevitable national duty. Additionally, a comprehensive plan should be made to complete the construction of state institutions, intensify efforts to promote integrity, transparency, and nationalism, and deepen awareness of the importance of combating corruption in order to rebuild and enhance trust in state institutions for real development that positively impacts the Sudanese citizen.
It is also imperative that all political forces commit to avoiding future side conflicts or slipping back into intra-political clashes that waste efforts and deepen fragmentation and division. Such conflicts close opportunities for cooperation and combat political and social disagreements.
It is important to recognize that the Rapid Support Forces militia and its political backer, the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC), heavily invest in these internal disputes within the national ranks, which strengthens their political image, external cohesion, and their internal military strength.
Moreover, the urgency calls for national and political forces to open themselves up to unity and collaboration. The leaders of these forces must meet, adopt a culture of dialogue to resolve their issues, and be politically skillful in evaluating situations to achieve the general national interest, putting aside narrow partisan or personal interests. It is also important to focus on common ground, avoid contentious issues as much as possible, and commit to the nation’s major issues, namely restoring the state, preserving religious and national values, achieving security, stability, and decent living for the Sudanese people. The political discourse and media approach must be one that unites rather than divides, elevates religious and national values, and focuses on the concerns of the citizens, moving away from rhetoric of hatred, racism, and incitement.
Source: Asda’a Sudan News Website
