In Chad, the provisional results of the constitutional referendum of December 17 have been announced: 86% voted “yes”, compared to 14% for “no”, according to the National Commission responsible for organizing the constitutional referendum (Conorec ). The new text is supposed to pave the way for elections for a return to civilian power.
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The participation rate announced by the National Commission responsible for organizing the constitutional referendum is 63.75%. Participation was one of the major issues decisive for the credibility of the election.
We are awaiting the first reactions on this subject from the various actors in the political class. The “yes” coalition led by transitional Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo. The supporters of a federal state had called for a vote “ No ” Or ” to boycott » the referendum for those who denounced a process « biased “.
The draft new Constitution proposed by the transitional government maintains the unitary form of the State with strong decentralization.
The text is intended to be a decisive step towards elections at the end of 2024.
The draft new Constitution lowers the minimum age for running for president, from 45 to 35 years old.
Which will in practice allow Mahamat Idriss Deby, who has led Chad since the death of his father in April 2021, to run as a candidate.
Just like the opponent Masra success who had finally chosen “yes” for this referendum which he described as “ lesser evil “.
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