Public Poll Among Sudanese Reveals Strong Support for Legislative Council
Khartoum – Sudanhorizon
A public opinion poll conducted among Sudanese showed some 59.5% believe that a legislative council is important and could contribute to stability in all aspects of Sudanese life, against 22.1% of respondents saying “maybe,” while 18.3% considered legislatures was not important.
The Arab Experts Center for Press Services and Public Opinion Studies conducted the poll electronically, involving broad participation from within and outside Sudan.
A total of 84,371 people participated, representing diverse segments of the population, including ordinary people, those interested in public affairs, political activists, students, and researchers.
The poll results, obtained by Sudanhorizon, confirmed that when participants were asked whether the formation of a legislative council would support the government’s position in the current battle for dignity and liberation, 57.9% answered “yes,” while 24.8% said “maybe.”
When participants were asked whether the current political alliances were capable of forming a legislative council that truly represents the Sudanese people, 18.8% answered yes, but 22.6% said maybe, while 58.6% said they don’t believe these entities would be able to form the required legislature.
Regarding the participation of armed groups that signed peace agreements in the legislative council, 31.3% answered yes, 26.7% said no, and 42% believed that participation should be in line with the peace agreements.
Asked whether political alliances or forces, such as the “Sumud” alliance, should be allowed to participate in the legislative council during this phase, 10.3% answered yes, against 77% who answered negatively, and 11.1% believed that participation could occur according to agreed-upon guidelines.
In the open-ended discussion where participants were asked to express their views on the composition of the Sudanese Legislative Council and their expectations for the next phase, several key trends emerged. A number of participants called for the formation of the Legislative Council to be based on competence, integrity, and professional experience, with the selection of independent national figures unaffiliated with any political party. They also emphasized the importance of transparency in the selection process.
Some participants also stressed the need to represent groups that participated in the Battle of Dignity, including the regular and supporting forces, youth who defended the country, as well as professional associations, local administrations, and certain societal groups such as farmers and herders.
Conversely, some participants expressed reservations about the participation of traditional political forces in the Council, calling for the exclusion of political parties or a reduction in their role due to past political disagreements.
Divergent opinions were also expressed regarding the timing of the formation of the Legislative Council. Some participants believe it is essential for completing state institutions and strengthening oversight of the government, while others believe that the current circumstances and the repercussions of the war make the timing of its formation questionable.
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