Chad: Prime Minister Succès Masra nominated as presidential candidate by his party

In Chad, Succès Masra has just been nominated as a candidate for the presidential election on May 6 by his party during a large meeting in Ndjamena.

Despite the security, economic and political context, Succès Masra activists still want to believe in its victory.

The opponent who became Prime Minister Succès Masra announced this Sunday March 10, 2024 his candidacy for the presidential election on May 6 during a large meeting in Ndjamena.

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With our correspondent in Ndjamena

,

Carol Valade

Opponent turned Prime Minister, Succès Masra is now a candidate in the presidential election.

Yes, I am a candidate

,” he shouted in front of his cheering supporters.

I am a candidate.

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Despite the tense security context after the death of opponent Yaya Dillo and the social crisis born from the government's increase in fuel prices, Alice Sabra never doubted it.

The double-minded analysts said nonsense.

Today, he just said yes in front of everyone and we are ready to support him!

“, she rejoices.

The task will not be simple without revision of the electoral lists and with institutions dominated by the party of transitional president Mahamat Idriss Deby.

But Amadji Akoïnan still believes in it: “

Despite all this, it is the voice of the people that counts.

It's not someone or a few devices that are going to come and control.

We are going to control our own election and it will go well

,” he assures us.

Between two biblical references, Succès Masra gave an overview of its program and listed five priorities: education, justice, security, diplomacy and the economy.

Read alsoChad: from first opponent to Prime Minister, look back at the journey of Succès Masra

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