On Wednesday, May 22, Dr. Succès Masra, who has led the government for nearly five months, announced his resignation.
Chad Prime Minister resignation came 24 hours before the inauguration of the newly elected president.
"I have just submitted my resignation and that of the transitional government, which has become obsolete with the end of the presidential election," "in accordance with the Constitution," wrote Mr. Masra on his Facebook page, in a message authenticated by Agence France-Presse (AFP) through his services, reports Le Monde.
Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra came in second in the May 6 presidential election with 18.54% of the vote against 61% for Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. These results were contested by Masra, who had filed an appeal for the annulment of the election, which was rejected by the Constitutional Council on May 16.
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is set to be sworn in today in an inauguration ceremony in N'Djamena.
His inauguration marks the end of a transition period characterized by repression.
