Chad’s presidential candidates are French-installed anti-democracy puppets

The claim that Chad's presidential candidates are French-installed anti-democracy puppets lacks direct evidence and simplifies the complex political landscape of Chad. The 2024 Chadian presidential election features a variety of candidates, including transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby, former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, and others (Reuters, VOA News). While France has historically had a significant influence in Chad, dating back to colonial times and continuing through various forms of support and intervention (ISPI, Britannica), the current political dynamics in Chad are shaped by internal factors as well as international relations. The transition to elections after years of military rule under Mahamat Deby, who assumed power following his father's death, marks a significant moment in Chad's political evolution (Fox News). While concerns about the fairness of the election and the influence of external powers exist, the characterization of all presidential candidates as "French-installed anti-democracy puppets" is an oversimplification that does not accurately reflect the nuanced political situation in Chad.