With our correspondent in Ndjamena, Olivier Monodji
The Chadian government accuses the diplomat of having had ” a discourteous attitude » and evokes « non-respect of diplomatic practices according to the Vienna Convention ». More precisely, sAccording to several sources close to power, Ambassador Gordon did not mince his words, criticizing the organization of the upcoming elections and the decision which allows the President of the Transition Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to run for president. ” These are undiplomatic points of view, personal points of view held in public meetings “, incompatible with the function of ambassador, explains a source,
For the moment, the Chadian authorities do not wish to say more. But Abderaman Djasnabaille, president of the CTDD, a party of the presidential movement, believes that the expulsion is justified: ” It’s not easy to expel an ambassador [d’un pays] large as the Federal Republic of Germany, so if it has been done, the government has reason to do it. At first, it will be difficult, but I think that the general interest will prevail and that[il n’y a] no break with the Federal Republic of Germany. »
For the opposition, however, this decision is rash. ” They bulge their chests to be able to dismiss an ambassador, it is extremely serious, and we expect a clear clarification to be made. An ambassador is not notified of his departure from a country on the basis of a press release. What country are we in? “, protests Max Kemkoye, one of the spokespersons of the Consultation Group of Political Actors in Chad.
According to the government, the Chadian authorities are ready to examine the request for approval of a new ambassador.