Chad held a peaceful triple election on December 29 for legislative, provincial, and communal offices, marking the end of its transitional phase toward constitutional order. Despite logistical delays and the absence of observers at some polling stations in the capital, N’Djamena, the electoral commission reported a national voter turnout of 52 percent.
Controversy emerged as opposition parties announced their withdrawal from the electoral process in the 3rd district, citing irregularities. Abdelaziz Koulamallah, a candidate for deputy from the Federal Party for Justice and Development, claimed on social media that soldiers voted without proper identification. The elections were also boycotted by a dozen opposition parties, including the Transformers Party led by former Prime Minister Success Masra.
These elections are the first since 2011 and signify the final step in the transition period that began in 2021 after the death of former President Idriss Déby Itno. They represent a pivotal moment in Chad’s political landscape as the country strives for a return to constitutional governance.
