President Salva Kiir: “I am not Stepping Down for Anyone”

“The demands the others are making are not consistent with the SPLM constitution. Some of them are even calling for the dissolution of the party structure. Their wish is that I must step down, which is a problem if it is not done through proper processes and in [a] peaceful manner. They just want to cause confusion and create enmity within the country … I don’t think I will be in the position to accept stepping down before all the leadership is approved. The issues they (the rebel faction) are raising shows that they are not interested in peace and unification. They still believe they can change the government through unconstitutional means. There are ways to handle administrative and leadership issues. But in South Sudan, they are mixed up in the name of reforms so that someone is blamed,” declared President Salva Kiir.