Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu CON House of RepresentativesÂ
Weak post war governance prevents stability – A. Al-Zu’bi
The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has called on countries of the world to prioritize the development and implementation of robust frameworks for post-war recovery.
The Deputy Speaker made the call in a proposal titled “The Imperative for Strengthened Post-War Management” which he submitted at the ongoing 150th General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
He said that the approach is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity to secure lasting peace and stability in regions scarred by conflict.
Mr. Kalu, explained that, it is only when the objective is achieved that the world can hope to transform the lessons of the past into a resilient foundation for a peaceful future.
The Deputy Speaker who was named a co-rapporteur to the IPU’s Standing Committee on Peace and International Security to speak on “The role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a just and lasting peace”.
A. Al-Zu’bi of Jordan and Ms. F. Belhirch of the Netherlands noted the devastating effects of conflicts and wars in Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo.
He said Despite multiple peace agreements, sporadic violence persists due to inadequate post-conflict reconstruction and weak governance structures.
“The failure to establish a resilient peacekeeping and reconstruction
framework has left Sudan vulnerable to renewed conflict.
He stressed that Economic marginalization and weak institutions have further impeded sustainable
peace, demonstrating the need for stronger mechanisms in post-war
management.
“Weak post-war governance, pervasive corruption, and insufficient integration of conflict resolution strategies have prevented lasting stability.
“The international community’s inability to enforce comprehensive peace
agreements has contributed to an environment where recurring violence is
the norm.
Mr. Kalu who is also the convener of the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), aimed to restore peace in the South Eastern part of Nigeria through non kinetic means further stated that the experiences of both Sudan, 5the DRC and indeed, other war-torn places in the world demonstrated that victory in conflict is only the first step in peace initiatives.
He therefore demanded institutional strengthening, economic reconstruction, social reconciliation, integration as a healing mechanism.
Follow us on all social media platforms @dailyquery for news and analyses around the globe.
