N’DJAMENA, Jan 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Chadian politician Succès Masra was named the first Prime minister under the nation’s newly adopted 5th Republic Constitution.
“Through decree 012024 signed on January 1st, 2024 by general Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, transitional president, president of the Republic [of Chad], head of state, president of the Cabinet, Dr. Succès Masra is named Prime minister, head of the transitional government.”
The “Les Transformateurs” party leader has yet to react to his nomination.
It comes after Saleh Kebzabo’s government resigned on Dec 30.
One day prior, on Dec 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Constitution which was passed in a referendum on Dec 17.
Longtime opposition leader Succès Masra returned to Chad on Nov 3.
He had left the Sahelian nation along with other opposition leaders after demonstrations held last year to protest military rule were violently repressed.
Officially about 50 people were killed in protests last year. The opposition and independent observers said at least 300 had been killed on Oct 20 after Transitional president Mahamat Deby went back on his word to hold elections.
Masra returned home after reaching an agreement with the military regime. — NNN-AFRICANEWS
