Chad’s ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS) has secured a resounding victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, capturing 124 of the 188 available seats.
Provisional results, released by the national electoral commission on Sunday, revealed the MPS’s dominant position.
The parliamentary elections, held on December 29, marked the first in more than a decade.
With a voter turnout of 51.5%, the election drew attention due to its controversial nature.
Several opposition parties, including Succes Masra’s Transformers party, boycotted the process.
They called the election a “charade” and raised serious concerns over its fairness and transparency.
These parties’ absence left the MPS largely unchallenged in key regions, further cementing its legislative hold.
President Mahamat Idriss Déby, who assumed power following his father’s death in 2021 and was elected in May 2024, hailed the election as a step towards decentralizing power and enhancing local governance.
Despite the electoral victory, Chad continues to grapple with significant challenges.
These include the persistent threat of extremist groups in the Lake Chad region and economic pressures driven by regional instability.
The results highlight the ongoing political landscape in Chad, with the ruling MPS consolidating its grip on power while opposition voices remain largely silenced.