Sudan’s FFC says not aware of power-sharing offer to non-signatories
April 6, 2023 (KHARTOUM) – A leader of the pro-democracy coalition on Thursday stated that the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) have no knowledge of a power-sharing proposal allegedly extended to non-signatory groups by the tripartite facilitation mechanism.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Bloc announced that they had given their preliminary approval to a proposal from the tripartite mechanism to grant the non-signatory coalition 47% representation in the upcoming government. Also, they demanded that this proportion be raised to 50%.
In response, Babikir Faisal, a prominent figure of the FFC, told the Sudan Tribune on Thursday that “They had not received any proposal from the tripartite mechanism concerning the proportion mentioned by Democratic Bloc officials.
Faisal also stressed that the pro-democracy coalition remained resolute in their position of not accepting any changes to the agreed-upon parties, which they had clearly communicated to the mechanism.
In the same vein, another FFC leader, Yasirr Arman, said in a tweet posted on Thursday that clocks of those who talk about an offer of 47% of the power are stopped at the sharing of power and wealth among the elites.
“They are incapable of recognizing the tasks of the revolution and responsibilities of state-building. They have turned a blind eye to the plight of the displaced, refugees, and the citizenship equal principle. Instead, they have allied themselves with remnants of the old regime. This alleged offer does not exist,” Arman wrote.
The tripartite mechanism, comprising the UNITAMS, the African Union, and the IGAD, is playing a key role in facilitating the political process between coup leaders and various political forces, including the FFC to restore the civilian-led transition in Sudan.
The FFC rejects involving the Democratic Bloc, as one entity- in the political process. In return, they accepted six of its factions, especially two signatories to the Juba peace agreement: the Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudan Liberation Movement-Minni Minnawi.
For his part, the Democratic Bloc spokesman Mohamed Zakaria issued a statement reiterating their opposition to the framework agreement. He further called for a dialogue that addresses the issues of the parties and the terms of reference of the political process.
“The Bloc emphasizes the importance of ensuring equal participation rates between signatories and non-signatories in the political mechanism to ensure fair decision-making and reach a final political agreement in which all Sudanese participate,” said Zakaria.
(ST)