Talking to Salam Watandar, a number of political experts expressed fears that if the differences between the two leaders are not resolved, the NUG might well collapse. It all started with Abdullah indirectly pronouncing Ghani ‘incapable for the presidency’.
This was followed by a statement from the Arg (Presidential Palace), which denounced Abdullah’s comments as “not in line with governance’s spirit”.
Jawed Kohistani, an analyst, told Salam Watandar that the Arg recently resorted to means that isolated the CEO. He said that the President’s unilateral decisions in appointments pushed Abdullah’s allies to put pressure on him and demand implementation of the political agreement that serves as the base for the NUG. He added that Abdullah was conveyed the message that if the President denies to implement it, Abdullah will be forced to step down.
He added that if the differences are not resolved, the growing dissatisfaction of the citizens and the disapproval of the Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum, would lead to cut in aid, which would land the country in crisis.
Kabul Khan Tadbir, another expert, told Salam Watandar that the leaders of the NUG are not to blame. He said that the problems have risen because a number of opportunist individuals, who have circled both the leaders and continue to interfere in everything. He did not mention anyone specific but said that these are the ones who were active during the election campaign.
The recent tension come at a time when fighting between the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the militants is flaring-up in several provinces in the country. The citizens consider the tension as a matter of concern and are urging both leaders to put aside their differences as soon as possible.
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