The Chadian opposition and civil society organizations are angry with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. Designated facilitator of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), he is accused of supporting the actions of the Chadian regime in place.
A petition launched by these groups seeks to challenge Félix Tshisekedi by gathering 200 signatures. In just three days, more than 100 people have already signed this petition, reflecting discontent and concern with the Congolese president’s position.
According to Yaya Dillo, one of the opposition leaders, Félix Tshisekedi would have been complicit with the junta in power since his accession to the presidency of the country. He accuses the designated facilitator of playing a double game by sending special envoys who only engage in cronyism and manipulation to deceive Chadian political actors. He also affirms that Félix Tshisekedi is not an example of democracy and that the famous principle of subsidiarity will not work in Chad.
However, the spokesperson for the party of the late President Idriss Déby, who supports his son, minimizes this protest, describing it as sterile agitation. According to him, Félix Tshisekedi is simply doing his job as a facilitator and his mission will be successful, whether his detractors like it or not.
It is interesting to note that Félix Tshisekedi’s visit to N’Djamena in July was supposed to contribute to finding a solution to the political crisis in Chad. Unfortunately, observers note that the political climate is still tense and that the opponent Succès Masra was not able to return as planned.
Overall, this petition and the protest against Félix Tshisekedi highlight the persistent political tensions in Chad. It remains to be seen how this situation will evolve and whether the Congolese president will be able to continue to play his role as facilitator in this difficult context.