Face of Truth | Ibrahim Shglawi
Legislative Vacuum and Political Blackmail..!
It is no longer possible to delay the completion of the transitional governance institutions, foremost among them the legislative council.
The establishment of the militia government in Nyala, supported by regional axes and local backers, places the country before pressing scenarios that require swift—even preemptive—moves by the Sudanese government in Khartoum, lest it finds itself facing realities that will be difficult to alter later.
Today, the Sudanese army, by virtue of the war equations and field developments, has become the main player in the political scene. However, burdening it alone with the task of managing the state at such a critical moment is unfair, and fraught with risks. The coming equations—whether in terms of national security or the reengineering of international and regional alliances—require major decisions that should not be taken by a single institution, no matter how patriotic, powerful, or trustworthy it may be.
On the other hand, the militia government in Nyala continues, with regional support, to present itself as a ready political alternative by courting the international community and engaging in discourse that aligns with some foreign agendas. It has announced the adoption of secularism, the establishment of relations with Israel, readiness to join the “CEDAW” convention, even granting legal rights to homosexuals, in addition to banning the activity of Islamists. These announcements are broadcast openly without popular mandate, as part of a windmill battle aimed at gaining external recognition and embarrassing the national government in Khartoum.
More dangerously, what is happening constitutes a systematic use of political blackmail tools, as the Nyala government seeks to impose itself as a new reality through a “strategic alignment” with the aspirations of regional and international powers, while Khartoum finds itself under increasing pressure—implicitly pushed to offer concessions, or at least enter a race to prove “moderation and openness” at the expense of national identity and sovereign decision-making.
These developments place the country at a true crossroads:
Either we hasten to form a national legislative council, composed of national competencies and respected societal figures capable of bearing historical responsibility alongside the army and the government, thus granting weight and legitimacy to critical decisions,
Or we surrender to the equation of the vacuum—which never remains empty—and it will be filled with imposed agendas and facts that are difficult to change later.
Waiting for elections after three years, in light of the current imbalance of power, is not a safe option. Regional transformations do not wait, and the political vacuum will be a dangerous gap in the body of the Sudanese state, exploited for agendas that do not care about Sudan’s interests or stability. Moreover, the continued absence of the legislative council since the fall of the Bashir regime in April 2019 has left the legislative authority in a state of fluidity, even after its powers were transferred through joint meetings between the Sovereignty and Ministers’ Councils.
The formation of a transitional legislative council, in a consensual format, composed of respected and societally accepted figures with geographical representation—including representatives of native administrations, peace forces, and all patriots—has become a pressing national necessity.
The current scene signals upcoming battles, not only in the fields of combat, but also at the table of economic and political negotiations, where the country is likely to face regional and international pressures and blackmail targeting its resources and strategic options.
So we are at a crossroads:
Either we take the initiative to craft a political reality that expresses national will and shields the country from potential blackmail, or we wait for the winds of upcoming regional transformations to impose on us a shameful reality.
In this context, joining major economic blocs such as “BRICS,” or redefining our alliances or international security and political agreements, requires heavyweight decisions that should not be made without a political and legislative cover that grants them legitimacy and protects against any potential backlash.
News reports have stated that the political committee of the Sovereignty Council has begun actual consultations to form the legislative council, with the participation of political and societal forces, in an attempt to restructure the transitional authority and expand its base. However, challenges remain large, starting with the debate between appointment and election, passing through the standards to be adopted in selecting members, and ending with the interpretation of the term “national forces” mentioned in the amended constitutional document of 2025.
Time does not wait for political wrangling or bureaucratic committee work.
While some forces believe that appointments conflict with democratic principles, the political reality and the exceptional circumstances the country is going through indicate that ideal solutions may not be available, and that we need urgent, realistic interim solutions based on consensus and ensuring fair representation that takes into account sensitive balances.
The formation of the legislative council—even if done through temporary appointment—can be a gateway to returning political life to its natural course. Through it, the government can be monitored, laws can be enacted, agreements can be ratified, and most importantly, trust between the political and military components can be strengthened during the transitional phase.
According to #Face_of_Truth, the violent transformations the country and region are witnessing require us to build institutions capable of protecting national decision-making, granting the state the ability to face challenges and negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness.
Our country today needs institutional legitimacy to speak in its name, defend its interests, and keep pace with the historical moment—before we find ourselves facing a reality we cannot bear.
Wishing you well and good health.
Monday, September 8, 2025
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