The 2016 Chadian Presidential Election is scheduled to be held on Sunday April 10,2016
The President of Chad is elected to a five year term using a two round system, with an absolute majority required to prevent a second round of voting.
23 candidates submitted their applications to run for the presidency. President Idriss Deby ran for a fifth term in office and was expected to win.
One of the opposition's most prominent members,Ngarlejy Torongar, was prevented from running due to administrative irregularities
Twelve candidates ran against Idriss Deby and turnout among the more than six million registered voters was 71%, the electoral commission said.
Results announced by the electoral commission on Thursday April 21,2016 showed Idriss Déby winning in the first round of voting with 61.56% of the vote.
All
of the other candidates trailed far behind.
Long-time opposition leader Saleh Kebzabo, who placed second, was credited with 12.80% of the vote
Idriss Deby, who took power in a coup 26 years ago, is seen by Western governments as a bulwark against Islamist militants in central Africa.
The headquarters of the regional multi-national force fighting Boko Haram insurgents is based in Chad.
Chad,the former French colony is also a base for France's military operations in Africa.
The President of Chad is elected to a five year term using a two round system, with an absolute majority required to prevent a second round of voting.
23 candidates submitted their applications to run for the presidency. President Idriss Deby ran for a fifth term in office and was expected to win.
One of the opposition's most prominent members,Ngarlejy Torongar, was prevented from running due to administrative irregularities
Twelve candidates ran against Idriss Deby and turnout among the more than six million registered voters was 71%, the electoral commission said.
Results announced by the electoral commission on Thursday April 21,2016 showed Idriss Déby winning in the first round of voting with 61.56% of the vote.
Long-time opposition leader Saleh Kebzabo, who placed second, was credited with 12.80% of the vote
Idriss Deby, who took power in a coup 26 years ago, is seen by Western governments as a bulwark against Islamist militants in central Africa.
The headquarters of the regional multi-national force fighting Boko Haram insurgents is based in Chad.
Chad,the former French colony is also a base for France's military operations in Africa.
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