The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
May 9, 2008 (KHARTOUM) — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) is not divided and will emerge stronger than ever following its convention, the deputy Secretary general for northern Sudan said.
Yasser Arman reaffirmed the unity of the SPLM saying that it will emerge more stronger at the end of the second convention, saying the SPLM can not be bypassed in the upcoming general elections. He further invited political forces wishing to rule the country to ally his movement.
“Those who want to govern have to join the movement” he said adding “No one can rule the Sudan without the SPLM.”
He said that the period of armed struggle is behind the party and the political action is main tool of the SPLM.
Speaking at a press conference held on Thursday in the Khartoum’s suburb of Soba where life many displaced persons from southern Sudan and Darfur Arman said that the conference preceded a meeting of the Parliament of the South.
The Second SPLM Convention should reduce the membership of the Political Bureau to 21 and the National Liberation Council (NLC) to 250 members.
In southern Sudan, each of the 10 state elected 68 representatives to the National Convention.
Delegates to the Convention shall in turn elect two hundred and fifty (250) representatives to the National Liberation Council (NLC).
Then the newly would-be elected members of the National Liberation Council shall in turn elect twenty-one (21) persons to the SPLM High Political Bureau that shall include the executive and its secretariat.
Besides the elected chairman of the movement, one deputy chairman should be elected, putting an end to the existing several deputies.
The elected leadership has to discuss SPLM Manifesto as well as the movement’s constitution.
Yasir Arman said that the candidateship for the chairmanship of the party is open to all. However, he announced his support for the election of Salva Kiir Mayadrit for the SPLM leadership saying that Mayadrit derives his legitimacy from the fact that he is the only remaining founder of the movement; also he proved his political savoir-faire and led the SPLM successfully after the death of Dr John Garang.
As for the movement’s candidate for the presidency of the Republic in the forthcoming elections and the map of political alliances, he said these issues will be discussed within the SPLM bodies.
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Mr Famous Big_Logic_Boy
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
Who is Arman to utter this strong speech concerning SPLA,well i can see that people are putting their eyes on current leadership but i would say if so let it be a real Southerner not chameleons who are already arabs in their beliefs.and i would say Southern Sudan MUST find a new leader if they are hoping to achieve the general election otherwise current issues of ignoring Kiir will drop our nation into dark future.ha ha ha Mr Arman don’t deceive Southerners who are living in North to adopt your cruel politics be specfic and clear.why Should SPLM reduce the membership of the Political Bureau,are you dreaming nor talking.
Duop Chak
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
“No one can rule the Sudan without the SPLM?” What is really going on here? This quote itself might invite uncertainty both in the North and/or in the South Sudan. Mr. Arman, I think you need to come down a little bit—your speech was great but had crossed some sensitive lines, at least for now. Good luck!
aguer alaak
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
As you said Mr. Yasir . the awaiting SPLM second convention entails things which are seen as raw materials for development .
And to those who bark when it,sn,t time,please bark but only when you know even little of someting also take this common saying,Donn,t judge the book according to its cover.
It,sn,t all that black who are prophets of hope and not all arabs who are prophets of doom. Yasir has clean roots toward today,s liberation.
Kasinu
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
Yasir Arman for those who lack knowledge about him is a known supporter of SPLM/SPLA in their long struggle for the right of marginalise groups in Sudan, He is also an Anti-NCP regime, His record in the struggle is excellence, Guys though i some time concure with you that we should always treat a young one of lion as a lion regardless of how we have team it, I also advice you that must learn how to let other people feel at home for our own benefit, We also need Arabs to fight Arab as the use Black to fight Black.
Many thanks Yasir for supporting H.E SALVA as the chairman, As noted by you that he is the only alife founder of the New sudan.
Gatluak Wech
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
Some of the Arman’s comment(s)is/are political biase(s).
Ahasakmoi
The SPLM will emerge stronger after the convention – Arman
Please, Mr. Ilogical and the so-called The Game,
What exactly is your problem?, do you really know or understand English?,
There is nothing wrong with Arman speech, instead he is bringing what matters a lot to the movement, please, SpLM is not the pary for one tribe or two tribes or for aregion ok, any one with knowledge can contribute, that is why you people misled our leaders because of such useless comment and your ill advice basing on villagicism.
Arman might have gone wrong when he said he support Salva, but not even one need him because of his incompetecy and lack of good decision within the movemet, so at this point we may need any body apart from him.
But watch out at your public speech, that are so hazados.
Splm must come out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!