Chad’s President Idriss Deby has won a fifth term in office
after
winning 62% of the vote in elections earlier this month,
official
results show.

He has avoided a second-round vote, with his nearest rival,
Saleh Kebzabo, taking 13% of votes cast.
On Tuesday, opposition parties said the vote counting lacked
credibility.

Mr 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.
The former French colony is also a base for France’s
military
operations in Africa.

Mr Deby’s supporters celebrated by firing guns into the air
in
the central square in the capital, N’Djamena.
Ahead of the announcement of the results late on Thursday,
there was a strong military presence in the city, the AFP
news
agency reports.

http://solidvevo.com/2016/04/23/chads-president-idriss-deby-wins-fifth-term-office/

rubbish!!! only a corrupt leader will want to perpetually be in power. when no be monarch he be

Is only in Africa that i know a person will like to stay in power for years without any tangible things to show for

One major characteristic of Africa.....

From the west to the south, north to east, presidents want to remain in office forever, if possible, inherit to their children.....

Worst of all the country is either stagnant or regressing but I blame the citizens sha..

But that hasnt happened here in 9jiria sha.. cos i cant remember if we ever had a presido that spend up to 10 yrs in 9ja.

shizzy7:
One major characteristic of Africa.....

From the west to the south, north to east, presidents want to remain in office forever, if possible, inherit to their children.....

Worst of all the country is either stagnant or regressing but I blame the citizens sha..