The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has underlined the critical importance of the permanent constitution under the 2018 peace agreement in “anchoring lasting stability, a peaceful transition and good governance.”
In a press statement on Monday, RJMEC Chairperson, Amb. Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai said, “There is no doubt that the Permanent Constitution, when made in an inclusive and participatory manner, will go a long way in addressing all the root causes of conflicts in this country.”
He was addressing the opening of an induction workshop for the members of the newly reconstituted National Constitutional Review Commission (RNCRC) in Juba.
Amb. Gituai thanked the commissioners for their appointment to the commission asking them to, “live up to its expectations” and discharge its mandate as per the Revitalized Peace Agreement, and the Permanent Constitution Making Process Act 2022.
“It is critical to note that going by the roadmap timelines, we are far behind schedule and therefore time is of the essence. The RNCRC is expected to get up and running without any further delays,” he said.
Amb. Gituai called on the commission to swiftly consider and adopt practical rules of procedure, endorse the draft budget, and action plan.
“Agree on a practical strategy to immediately commence civic education and robust public consultation campaigns, promote public debate and awareness on critical constitutional issues.”
The RJMEC is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the implementation of the 2028 peace agreement and the mandate and tasks of the transitional government, including the adherence of the parties to the agreed timelines and implementation schedule.