US EditionChad Votes Yes to New Constitution Backed by Junta
- Chadians have approved a new constitution with 86% in favor, seen as a move to consolidate the power of military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.
- The new constitution maintains a unitary state, rejecting calls for a federal state to spur development.
- Opposition groups boycotted the vote, criticizing military control and calling it a farce to hold on to power, while supporters argue for more local representation and tax collection.
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The National Commission for the Organization of the Constitutional Referendum (Conorec) of Chad announced that the draft of a new Constitution was approved after the referendum held last December 17. READ ALSO: Chadian Parliament demands withdrawal of French troops According to official sources, 86% of voters opted for the “yes” option while the participation rate was 63.75%. The president of Conorec and Minister of Territorial Administration a…
Chad's new constitution passes with 86% of vote
The country's military rulers have promoted the new constitution as a key step in the path back to civilian rule, but it had been denounced by opposition politicians, with some calling for a boycott of the December 17 vote
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