New on the Chadian political scene, the inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno as presidential candidate is causing a stir within the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS). Officially presented as an internal party initiative, this decision in reality hides a strategy orchestrated in concert with the transitional president.
According to internal sources, the alliance around Mahamat Déby Itno would aim to consolidate the dominant position of the MPS and take other potential candidates by surprise. With the support of 115 political parties signing a joint declaration, the ruling party is seeking to secure an imminent electoral victory.
Despite appearances, this choice raises questions within the Chadian political class. Important figures, such as Yoboide Malloum Djeraki, remain in the background, demanding more clarity regarding the intentions and projects of Mahamat Idriss Déby. The latter, pressed for time, must find a balance between the succession of power and the need to propose a viable political program.
The Chadian political landscape is thus transforming as the early presidential elections approach. The National Transitional Council is actively preparing the ground by adopting a draft electoral code and unveiling an indicative timetable for the vote. In this turbulent context, the race to succeed Idriss Déby Itno reveals the power issues and the ephemeral alliances that shape the country’s political scene.
This political-family saga, marked by the maneuvers of those in power, suggests an uncertain future for Chad. Between personal ambitions, power games and major political issues, the presidential election promises to be a crucial turning point for the future of the country. It remains to be seen whether Mahamat Idriss Déby will succeed in convincing voters in the face of political pressure and the expectations of the Chadian population.