Burhan condemns NCP Shura Council meeting, warns against political moves

November 19, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s Sovereign Council head, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Tuesday denounced efforts to convene the Shura Council of the dissolved National Congress Party (NCP) as “regrettable and unacceptable.” He warned against political actions undermining national unity and the ongoing war effort.

At the opening of an economic conference organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, al-Burhan stated that he was closely monitoring the NCP’s attempts to hold Shura Council meetings.

“This action is regrettable and unacceptable to us,” al-Burhan declared. “We will not permit any opposing political activities that threaten the unity of the country and the fighters on the ground.”

He dismissed claims that some fighters supporting the army are affiliated with the NCP or any other political group, emphasizing that all those fighting are Sudanese citizens engaged in a national cause.

Al-Burhan urged a focus on supporting the army and postponing political activities until the war concludes and the rebels are defeated.

This statement follows a recent report by Sudan Tribune about internal divisions within the NCP regarding the Shura Council meeting, which aims to elect a new leader to succeed Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamid.

Shura Council Chairman Osman Kibir reportedly postponed the meeting to avoid further division, as factions within the party disagree on whether to retain Hamid or reinstate Ahmed Haroun as leader.