Ghani formed a government in September 2014 after agreeing a power-sharing deal with his rival Abdullah Abdullah, who was appointed to the new post of chief executive officer, akin to prime minister.
Both have their own constituencies to consider, and the last year has seen many key government and provincial posts filled only on an acting basis. This has had a destabilising effect on governance, according to speakers in IWPR debates organised in three Afghan provinces last month.
The leadership has not been able to deliver on promises to create jobs and rebuild the economy.
Losing trust
Hamid, an activist representing media outlets in Kapisa, accused the government of failing to deliver on its promises.
Afghans must take responsibility themselves
Azizurrahman Tawab, deputy governor of Kapisa province, said the Afghan people themselves must shoulder some of the responsibility for their electoral choices.
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