Title: The National Election Management Agency in Chad: One more issue during a period of political transition
Introduction :
In Chad, the establishment of the National Election Management Agency (Ange) is currently at the heart of political debates. The bill, which aims to create an independent agency to organize the country’s future elections, is a source of controversy and concerns over its legitimacy and impartiality. In this article, we will examine the arguments of the different stakeholders and we will question the issues linked to this agency in the current context of political transition.
The process of creating the Angel:
The proposed law to create the National Election Management Agency was adopted by the National Transitional Council (CNT), Chad’s provisional parliament. If the project is approved, the agency will be made up of fifteen commissioners, eight of whom will be designated by the transitional president and the other seven by the president of the CNT. This distribution raises questions about the independence of the agency, with some fearing that these appointments could encourage partisan control of the organization of elections.
Disputes and concerns:
Several political actors and members of civil society criticize the bill and highlight the lack of consultation and transparency during its development. They believe that in a period of political transition, it is essential to involve all political actors and civil society in the design of an agency responsible for organizing fair and equitable elections.
In addition, some point out that the composition of the Angel risks favoring a takeover by the ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), over the electoral process. The appointment of the majority of commissioners by the presidents of the transition and the CNT, both associated with the MPS, raises fears about the impartiality of the agency.
Possible consequences:
If the National Election Management Agency is established without major changes, some political actors and members of civil society predict a post-electoral crisis. The fear of partisan control of elections and a lack of independence of the agency increases the risk of contestation of the results and political tensions after the election.
Conclusion :
The creation of the National Election Management Agency in Chad is a crucial issue to guarantee free and fair elections in the country. However, the way this agency is designed and concerns about its independence and impartiality raise justified concerns. It is essential to involve all political actors and civil society in the process of creating this agency, in order to guarantee a democratic and serene environment for future elections.
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