The deal between President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his main competitor Riek Machar risk possible stalemate despite intervention by regional powers.
President Uhuru Kenyatta played a major role in rallying for ceasefire in Africa's youngest nation following a series of shuttle diplomatic trips to Juba by his associates.
Uhuru had appointed opposition leader Raila Odinga to push for the deal between the two protagonists. Raila was instrumental in Machar's return to Juba in September.
Although the two leaders agreed to form transitional goverment by November, Machar has now accused Kiir of dishonesty, requesting six months extension.
“It’s not rocket science that the government in Juba lacks political will to implement the peace deal,” Machar’s spokesman Puok Both Buluang said.
He called on the government to release funds it had agreed to spend on rolling out the accord. The extra six months would “give room” for resolving issues, he added.
Last week, a delegation from Kenya and other neighboring countries visited South Sudan to ascertain the progress of the peace deal between the two leaders.
The latest pronouncement by the opposition means that the country will wait a little longer before normalcy is restored in the country. The situation could further throw negotiators to drawing board.