Port sudan: The acting Head of the National Umma Party (NUP), Mohamed Abdullah Al-Doma, has declared that the NUP presidency has revoked the appointment of the former acting head, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Fadlallah Burma Nassir. This decision comes after Nassir allegedly violated a fundamental condition that prohibits making unilateral decisions and for joining an armed group against the party’s civilian framework.
According to Sudan News Agency, the party has also expressed its opposition to any efforts aimed at dissolving the armed forces (SAF), which are perceived as attempts to seize power away from the people’s interests. Al-Doma revealed during a press conference in Port Sudan that Nassir attempted to undermine the party by aligning with the Nairobi-based Tasis Alliance, led by a rebel militia.
Al-Doma clarified that the NUP delegation visiting Port Sudan did not seek government positions during their discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris. Their focus remains on providing relief to citizens and promoting peace and justice. Al-Doma emphasized, “We did not come to participate in any government. We want to monitor the government in a civil manner and engage with it in a legal and balanced manner.”
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Amin, Deputy Chairman of the NUP, reiterated the party’s stance against dissolving the armed forces. He stressed the importance of maintaining the armed forces through proper foundations and enhancing their capabilities. He asserted the presidency’s disapproval of the former acting president’s association with the Nairobi Group.
Dr. Al-Amin urged for a new social contract to address Sudan’s core issues and highlighted the need for a draft law that resolves these issues legally. He mentioned that Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Burma Nassir remains a party member until the NUP’s relevant bodies decide on his status. Additionally, he confirmed that Prince Abdul-Rahman Al-Sadig Al-Mahdi remains a member of the party without any leadership role since retiring from the armed forces.