𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐞𝐫-𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢-𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐏𝐒

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐞𝐫-𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢-𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐏𝐒
In Chari-Baguirmi, the senatorial election appears to be virtually secured for Bichara Abdraman Moussa. With 65 provincial and municipal councillors from the MPS set to elect the future senator, the party enjoys a very comfortable majority that should guarantee victory, barring a highly unlikely upset.
In Haraz Al-Biar, however, the race to replace the late Haoua Outman Djame appears far more open, with a contest between Bichara Chanko and Aza Ahmat Acyl, better known as “Zanzoune.”
A long-time MPS activist and a respected senior official within the Ministry of National Education, Bichara Chanko was already the preferred choice of many grassroots party members in 2024 before being sidelined during the final selection process. His candidacy is now widely seen as a form of recognition for a man who has contributed greatly to the party without ever truly reaping the rewards.
Facing him, Aza Ahmat Acyl has achieved a remarkable transition, moving from the popularity she gained through her TikTok videos and dance performances to an increasingly prominent political presence. Known for her charitable activities and her advocacy on social issues, she enjoys significant support among a younger generation seeking political renewal.
The key question lies elsewhere: what would a defeat for the MPS mean after such an exceptional level of mobilization?
With the party’s Secretary-General, the RJ/MPS, UNC/MPS, and OF/MPS structures, as well as several members of parliament and senators actively campaigning in support of Bichara Chanko, the MPS has committed a substantial part of its political machinery to this campaign.
If the MPS retains this seat, it will confirm its strong foothold in Hadjer-Lamis. However, a defeat despite such resources and mobilization would send a powerful political signal. It would suggest a decline in the party’s influence within the province and raise questions about its ability to remain a dominant force in future presidential and legislative elections.
For the record, the MNCT chose not to field any candidate in these partial elections.