The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has stepped into the spotlight five months after its official launch. 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 a clear mission: restoring trust and revitalizing the nation’s democratic landscape.
A structured approach to political renewal
In his remarks, M. Padacké Albert traced the origins of the CPDP, emphasizing that the body was established under the Political Agreement protocol signed on May 13, 2025. Representing all legally registered political parties in Chad, the CPDP operates with a balanced 30-member coordination—15 from the presidential majority and 15 from the democratic opposition—and positions itself as a catalyst for the stability Chad urgently needs.
« Without a peaceful and stable political climate, without a consensual electoral reform, and without an inclusive process, no political dialogue can effectively restore long-term trust, » the CPDP president asserted.
Three strategic pillars to transform governance
The newly released roadmap functions as a practical blueprint, built around three core objectives:
- Electoral system overhaul: This is the cornerstone of the plan. The CPDP proposes a complete revision of the electoral framework—restructuring the institutions overseeing elections, updating the electoral code, reallocating parliamentary seats, reforming senator selection methods, redefining territorial boundaries, and strengthening the legal status of the opposition. The goal is to align Chad’s electoral rules with international transparency standards.
- Supporting measures: To ensure electoral integrity, the framework calls for the creation of a reliable voter registry and fair, equitable financing for political parties, creating a level playing field for all stakeholders.
- Cross-cutting initiatives: Sustainability and inclusivity are central. The CPDP plans to engage state institutions and development partners while maintaining ongoing dialogue with political parties that did not initially sign the protocol, ensuring no voice is excluded from the process.
From vision to action: mobilizing for change
To turn these goals into reality, Senator Padacké Albert underscored the need for « strong political will at every level. » He also urged the media to play a proactive role in amplifying the roadmap’s message, encouraging every citizen to understand and support the CPDP’s mission.
The CPDP is now preparing to translate its strategic vision into a detailed action plan, complete with precise implementation methods and a clear timeline. Whether this renewed commitment to dialogue can ease longstanding tensions and foster lasting political serenity across Chad remains to be seen—but the framework is now on the table, and the clock is ticking.