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The political deadlock, coupled with widespread pro-democracy protests in Sudan, has prompted its Prime Minister to tender his resignation.
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Abdalla Hamdok ended up failing to put his stamp on Sudan's fragile transition to democratic rule, which has cast a pall on the fight for democracy.
Acknowledging his plan to draw a roadmap for the transition to democracy has gone awry, Hamdok announced in a televised address yesterday his decision to relinquish his responsibility and declare his resignation after looking the worse for wear in his quest to bridge the yawning gap between political forces and settle disputes.
Making no bones about the aggravating situation because of indefatigable protesters, he warned that the political impasse is a flashpoint for a full-fledged crisis and could potentially damage the country's already embattled economy.
Critics pointed to Hamdok's failure to name a Cabinet and political uncertainty as the sticking point in the uphill battle for democracy.
Hopes that Hamdok can bring Sudan to a moment when Sudan celebrates the coming of age of its democracy have vanished through and through. Indeed, the October coup had upended the country's plans to take forward the relevant work for democracy after an uprising that successfully deposed the longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir and his Islamic government back in April 2019.
Now, the country is back to the drawing board once again as Hamdok's resignation bodes ill for the country on its way to democracy. However, his resignation is all but expected, as national and international efforts to convince Hamdok to remain in office have failed.
Authorities are currently going at it hammer and tongs, suppressing protesters, which has ruffled Washington's feathers.
Sunday's fatalities have brought the death toll among protesters since the October 25th coup to at least 56, with hundreds more wounded.
Prior to leaving office, Hamdok did not appoint anyone to join the ranks of government officials.
In a compendious remark, Washington urged Sudan's remaining leaders to "set aside differences, reach a consensus and ensure continued civilian rule".
Hamdok left his post just roughly a month after he was reinstated back in November.
Be that as it may, pundits believe the military calls the shots now, as it tries to appoint a new Prime Minister who is willing to conform with military edicts.
The upshot of his resignation: A serpentine path for Sudan in its fight for democracy.
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