Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has officially closed the chapter on the country’s political transition by dissolving the National Framework for Consultation of Political Parties (CNCP) and calling for the creation of a new, permanent body for political dialogue.
Speaking on May 5 at the Toumaï Palace, Déby urged political actors to design a mechanism suited to the “new era” of post-transition Chad.
The move comes amid ongoing political tensions, notably between Succès Masra, former transitional Prime Minister and runner-up in the 2024 presidential election, and Abderahman Koulamallah, a former foreign minister and now senator, who have publicly clashed over the interpretation of the Kinshasa Agreement and the direction of the country’s democratic process.
The president’s statement was made during a gathering that drew 290 leaders from Chad’s 336 recognized political parties, alongside top state officials including Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina and Senate President Haroun Kabadi.
While Déby praised the political class for its “maturity” and called for national consultation, disputes remain unresolved.
Masra reiterated his call for genuine change and adherence to pre-election agreements, while Koulamallah rejected any coalition proposals, insisting the people had already chosen their leader and accused Masra of distorting the facts.
