In Chad, a national forum will be held from Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31, to assess the Constitution, which has been in place since 2018. This meeting, which is intended to be inclusive, is criticized by several political and civil society actors, while Head of State invites to debate without reservation.
On the eve of second forum, Idriss Déby invited the political parties to the Presidential Palace to invite them to an unreserved dialogue. “I want to invite you to an unrestrained participation. For some who think everything is cut by the president, no. You can not play clown at this level “, the head of state stated.
“A real citizens’ forum to think together”
Opposing opposition political parties, civil society associations and trade unions, which does not approve the process, organize a counter forum to deliver their message. Max Loalngar, president of the Chadian League for Human Rights, is a spokesman for this grouping: “What the Déby system denies, the citizens have committed themselves to: to organize a real citizens’ forum that together reflects on this which is the basis of our collective life for a a society of peace and progress. ”
The political movement Les Transformateurs, which wanted to join the forum, was not invited. And it was during a press conference held on Wednesday that Succès Masra, the movement’s president, delivered his message: “The alternation at the top of Chad in 2021. Institutions that will restore balance and power separation. The principle must be restored: all voters are qualified in matters of age. ”
The abolition of the oath of confession, the restoration of the post of prime minister and the opportunity for young people to run for office are the forum’s biggest challenges, delivering its conclusions on Saturday.
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