Chad’s Patriotic Salvation Movement Dominates First Senate Elections

Chad’s Patriotic Salvation Movement secured 43 out of 46 seats in its first Senate elections, marking the end of a political transition initiated after Mahamat Idriss Deby took power. The elections also follow a controversial presidential vote. Security issues persist, including Islamist insurgency threats.

The Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), led by Chad’s military chief Mahamat Idriss Deby, has achieved a significant victory, winning 43 out of 46 seats in the nation’s inaugural Senate elections, as reported on Tuesday. This election, conducted at the end of February, concludes a political transition initiated after Deby ascended to power following his father’s demise four years prior.

In conclusion, the MPS’s overwhelming success in both the Senate and previous legislative elections reflects the growing consolidation of Mahamat Idriss Deby’s power amidst a backdrop of political boycotts and security challenges. The newly formed Senate, part of the reforms introduced in 2020, exemplifies the changes in Chad’s political landscape, though criticisms regarding the legitimacy of these elections persist.

Original Source: newscentral.africa