But Deby’s son, Gen. Mahamat Idriss Déby, was controversially named the leader of the Transitional Military Council (CMT) in the same announcement of his father’s death on 20 April, which later saw the Chadians parliament dissolved.
However, there is perception of difficult times ahead for Chad considering intrigue in the palace involving other members of the late Deby’s family who don’t want Mahamat to take over.
Chadian media had reported scuffles between Mahamat Déby and his step-brother, Zakaria Idriss Déby, at the presidential palace.
Reports claimed the quarrel was over their father’s succession.
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By Hellen Abatoni
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image captionThe naming of Mahamat Idriss Déby as his father s successor may not go unchallenged
The swiftly executed transfer of power in Chad to Gen Mahamat Idriss Déby after his father s death appears to be threatened by family divisions and fractures in the military that could have serious consequences.
Mahamat Deby was controversially named the leader of the Transitional Military Council (CMT) in the same announcement of his father s death on 20 April.
He now heads a 15-member team that intends to oversee the country s transition period for the next 18 months.
But media reports of palace intrigue involving other members of his late father s family have reinforced a perception of rocky times ahead for the country.
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