Title: Referendum campaign in Chad: A lively debate between supporters of “yes” and “no”
Introduction:
Chad is currently in the middle of a referendum campaign, with a view to allowing a return to constitutional order. Chadians are called to the polls on December 17 to vote on the new fundamental law which maintains the unitary form of the State. This twenty-day campaign is an opportunity for the different coalitions of political parties to present their arguments to the population and convince voters. The debates are lively between the supporters of “yes” and “no”, and the stakes are high.
The “yes” supporters defend the unitary state and decentralization:
A coalition of political parties, led by the former historic opponent, Saleh Kebzabo, supports the “yes” vote for the new constitution. They emphasize the need to preserve the unitary state while advocating strong decentralization. According to them, this new constitution guarantees justice and equality, and will allow better governance. They call on voters to vote massively in favor of this inclusive constitution.
The “no” supporters are worried about fraud and plead for a federalist regime:
For their part, the supporters of “no” are grouped within a coalition of political parties favorable to a federalist regime. They express their concerns about possible fraud during the vote and believe that the government authorities committed a political error by siding with the “yes”. They affirm that the “no” will prevail and call for any cheating to be avoided during this constitutional referendum.
Concerns around the neutrality of the transitional Prime Minister:
Alongside the campaign, civil society organizations filed a petition calling for the suspension of the “yes” coalition in the constitutional referendum. According to these organizations, the presence of the transitional Prime Minister at the head of this coalition does not respect the principle of neutrality. This request raises questions about the impartiality of the electoral process.
Conclusion:
The referendum campaign in Chad is sparking lively debates between “yes” and “no” supporters. The stakes are high, because this vote will determine the return to constitutional order in the country. It is essential that the electoral process takes place in a transparent and fair manner in order to respect the will of the Chadian people. The outcome of this referendum will constitute a major turning point for the political future of the country.