Tchad: cPDP unveils plan to stabilize political climate
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has broken its silence five months after its official establishment. During a press briefing held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, its president, Pahimi Padacké Albert, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the body’s future work with one clear objective: restoring trust and reshaping the country’s democratic landscape for the long term.
Building trust through structured dialogue
Speaking from the heart of the capital, M. Padacké Albert emphasized that the CPDP, born out of the May 13, 2025 Political Accord, brings together all legally constituted political parties in Chad. With a balanced 30-member coordination—15 from the presidential majority and 15 from the democratic opposition—the body positions itself as the driving force behind the essential political calm the nation needs.
« Without a stable and peaceful political climate, without a consensus-driven electoral reform, and without an inclusive approach […], no political dialogue can restore trust in a sustainable way, » declared the CPDP president, underscoring the urgency of the mission.
Three strategic pillars to transform the electoral system
The newly released roadmap functions as a practical blueprint, structured around three core objectives:
- Electoral reform: At the top of the agenda is a complete overhaul of the electoral framework. This includes revamping the bodies responsible for elections, revising the electoral code, adjusting the distribution of seats in the National Assembly, rethinking the appointment process for senators, and reforming territorial boundaries and the status of the opposition. The goal is to align Chad’s electoral rules with international standards of transparency.
- Supporting measures: This component focuses on safeguarding the electoral process through the creation of a reliable voter registry and the establishment of fair financing mechanisms for political parties, ensuring equitable participation.
- Cross-cutting actions: The CPDP is committed to continuity and inclusivity, engaging with state institutions and technical and financial partners, while maintaining an open dialogue with political parties that did not initially sign the accord.
Mobilizing citizens for lasting change
To turn these ambitions into reality, Senator Padacké Albert stressed the need for a « strong political will » at every level of governance. He also issued a direct call to the media, urging them to widely disseminate the roadmap so that every Chadian citizen can understand the CPDP’s role and actions.
The CPDP now plans to translate these objectives into a detailed action plan, complete with precise methods and a clear implementation timeline. Whether this commitment to dialogue can ease recurring tensions and permanently install stability within Chad’s political class remains to be seen—but the groundwork for progress has been laid.
