Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has formally promulgated the constitutional law of October 3, 2025, revising the Constitution adopted in December 2023.
The ceremony, held at the Toumaï Palace, was attended by the Prime Minister, heads of major state institutions, and senior government officials.
The move follows the approval of the amendment by the National Congress, where 236 of the 257 lawmakers voted in favor, three abstained, and none opposed.
Opposition members boycotted the final vote, protesting what they described as a political and institutional impasse.
The new constitutional revision establishes a seven-year presidential term renewable without limit and allows the president to actively participate in political party activities, removing the previous restriction on partisanship.
Supporters of the reform argue that it strengthens the governance framework of the Fifth Republic, while critics see it as a consolidation of power designed to extend President Déby’s rule.
The development marks a significant shift in Chad’s political landscape, reigniting debate over term limits and democratic governance in the Central African nation.
