The National Assembly of Chad has approved an amendment to the Chadian Constitution, paving way for the country’s presidential term to be extended from five to seven years.
Also, the expected extension in the presidential term will come with the possibility of renewal.
The vote for the constitutional amendment was passed on Monday, September 15, 2025, with 171 in favor. Only one lawmaker opposed the amendment. There was no abstention.
Among other things, the amendment introduces key changes which ostensibly seek to improve governance and accountability.
In addition to the extended presidential term, the mandate for members of parliament will also be increased to six years, with the reform creating a new position for a Deputy Prime Minister to improve government coordination. A new measure will introduce public financing for electoral campaigns to ensure a more equitable political landscape.
Also, Government members will now be held accountable in ordinary courts for any economic or financial crimes committed while in office.
A unique provision will establish a summer recess for the President and Prime Minister, intended to promote a better work-life balance for the executive branch. The role of the “Mediator of the Republic” will be expanded and renamed the “Ombudsman of the Republic,” with greater authority to address public complaints.
According to Neloum Mbaigoto, the head of the special commission responsible for the review, the new measures are designed to increase administrative efficiency and provide institutional flexibility for the country’s future. The changes, which amend the constitution adopted in December 2023, still require official promulgation to take effect.
Source:Africa Publicity