N’Djamena, Chad — Chad’s ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement has won two-thirds of the seats in the country’s legislative election, solidifying its grip on power amid a political transition.
Provisional results from the December 29 election show the party secured 124 out of 188 seats in the National Assembly, with a voter turnout of 51.56%. The election also featured municipal and regional votes, marking Chad’s first electoral process in over a decade.
The results pave the way for a transition to constitutional rule more than three years after Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno assumed leadership following the death of his father, long-time leader Idriss Deby Itno. 
Despite the ruling party’s significant victory, the election was marred by controversy. Opposition leader Succes Masra and his Transformateurs party, along with several other groups, boycotted the vote, citing allegations of bias and a lack of transparency.
The government has dismissed these claims, emphasizing its commitment to democratic governance.
This election marks a pivotal moment in Chad’s political landscape as the nation continues its journey toward constitutional stability.
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