Chad Holds Triple Elections Amid Hopes for Democratic Renewal

Chadians are voting in parliamentary, regional, and local elections for the first time in over a decade. However, opposition party members have expressed skepticism about the process, citing concerns that the results are predetermined. This skepticism is influenced by Chad's history of political coups. As a result, the opposition has chosen to boycott the election, leaving the field dominated by candidates allied with the ruling Marshal Mahamat Idriss Itno. In the capital, N'Djamena, voter turnout has been reported as low, with opposition leaders urging citizens to stay home. Opposition figure Succes Masra described the election as a futile exercise, stating it is better to abstain than to participate in a process likely to be rigged.