Arman absence from North Sudan sector will not affect SPLM – official

Jan 23, 2007 (KHARTOUM) — The head of SPLM’s MPs at the legislative assembly of Khartoum State, Bol Reng, said the absence of Yasir Arman from SPLM’s northern sector secretariat would have no bearing on the performance of the secretariat as the SPLM is a solid political institution.

It may have psychological bearings given that Arman is a northerner, he added. He went on to say that Arman managed to consolidate the SPLM in the north.

The Yasir Arman, has resigned last week from his position as head of the SPLM northern sector. During the last three months Arman formed all the SPLM sections in northern Sudan.

The motive of his departure is not clear but since the signing of the peace deal he expressed his desire to devote more time to his family and to continue his studies. He remains in the federal parliament and a member of the SPLM politburo.

The nomination of Manawa Aligo to head SPLM’s MPs at the national assembly was due to his political abilities and understanding of parliamentary intricacies and likewise so was the nomination of Malik Aggar to head the northern sector.

He added that the reinstatement of Walid Hamid in the northern or southern sector, which has been left for him to choose, would be an asset.

(Khartoum Monitor/ST)