Recent billboards erected in parts of Kabul stating “Change In Political System”, alongside a picture of CEO Abdullah Abdullah, have sparked questions among the locals, with some deeming this a clear sign of rifts between the National Unity Government (NUG) leaders.

However, the CEO’s office on Monday rejected these claims and said Sapedar palace respects the NUG’s political agreement and is committed to its implementation.

“This is a sign of the commitments we have made to people. We have made specific commitments to the people and we are working on those to bring changes and to fulfill our promises,” said Jawid Faisal, a deputy spokesman for the CEO.

Political analysts however interpret the billboards differently.

"Change in a political system is a historical need for Afghanistan in order for it to become stable. The billboards can have two meanings; first it emphasizes the implementation of the NUG agreement, and second it shows political disagreements between the Presidential and Sapedar palaces,” Asif Ashna, a political analyst said.

Some people also believe that the NUG lacks the political will to hold the promised Constitutional Loya Jirga.

“First they should provide the context for holding a transparent election and once parliamentary and district council elections have been held, they can hold the Constitutional Loya Jirga. By that time the changing of the political system could be possible,” said Nazari Pariani, a journalist.

Despite the NUG having been established more than two years ago, rifts between the leaders have not yet been completely resolved and analysts claim many of the country’s problems are rooted in these disputes.