Chad’s MPS Achieves Dominance in First Senate Elections
The Patriotic Salvation Movement in Chad has won 43 of 46 Senate seats in the country’s first Senate elections, marking a critical point in the political transition led by Mahamat Idriss Deby. The elections faced criticism for lack of credibility, with significant opposition boycotts. Deby further consolidated his power by appointing the remaining senators and previously leading the party to a majority in the lower house.
Chad’s Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), led by military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby, has achieved a decisive victory in the nation’s inaugural Senate elections, claiming 43 out of 46 seats. The election, conducted in late February, represents a crucial step in the political transition that began following Deby’s ascension to power after his father’s passing four years ago.
The MPS’s substantial victories in the Senate and lower house highlight the party’s dominance in Chad’s political landscape. The ongoing criticism regarding the credibility of these elections reinforces concerns over the democratic process under Deby’s administration, especially as security challenges persist in the region.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
