Tchad’s CPDP unveils roadmap for political stability
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (Cadre Permanent de Dialogue Politique, CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing held this Saturday, the body’s president, Pahimi Padacké Albert, introduced a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide its work toward a single, overarching goal: restoring trust and fostering lasting democratic resilience across the nation.
Building trust through structured dialogue
Speaking to the press, Mr. Padacké Albert emphasized that the CPDP, established under the Political Agreement of May 13, 2025, brings together all legally constituted political parties in Tchad. With a balanced 30-member coordination—fifteen from the presidential majority and fifteen from the democratic opposition—the body positions itself as the driving force behind the necessary political calm.
« Without a peaceful and stable political climate, without a consensual electoral reform, and without an inclusive process, no political dialogue can effectively restore trust, » the CPDP president stated firmly.
A three-pillar strategy for deep-rooted reform
The newly unveiled roadmap serves as an operational guide, structured around three strategic pillars:
- Electoral system reform: This is the top priority. The plan calls for restructuring electoral bodies, revising the electoral code, adjusting the distribution of seats in the National Assembly, redefining the appointment process for senators, and reviewing territorial boundaries and the status of the opposition. The ultimate aim is to align electoral rules with international transparency standards.
- Supporting measures: This pillar focuses on securing the electoral process through the creation of a reliable voter registry and the implementation of fair political party financing.
- Cross-cutting actions: The CPDP emphasizes continuity and inclusivity by engaging state institutions and technical and financial partners, while maintaining ongoing dialogue with political parties that did not initially sign the agreement.
Urging citizen engagement
To turn these ambitions into reality, Senator Padacké Albert underscored the need for « strong political will at every level. » He also called on media outlets to widely disseminate the roadmap so that every citizen in Tchad can understand the body’s mission and actions.
The CPDP now plans to transform these strategic objectives into a detailed action plan, complete with precise modalities and a clear implementation timeline. Whether this commitment to dialogue will succeed in easing persistent tensions and fostering lasting political serenity remains to be seen.
