In a decisive move to defend the integrity of the judiciary, the executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Union of Chadian Magistrates (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, with the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal.
The unions allege that the minister’s actions have severely undermined the dignity of the justice system and the respect owed to magistrates in Chad. Their complaint follows a public statement delivered on May 24, 2026, which was widely circulated online and sparked widespread outrage within the judicial community.
In his address, Minister Ali Ahmat Aghabache reportedly made remarks deemed derogatory and defamatory toward the judiciary. These statements are viewed by magistrates as deliberate attempts to discredit judicial and legal proceedings, as well as to insult a constituted body.
The complaint is grounded in specific legal provisions, including Articles 142, 144, and related sections of the Penal Code, alongside Articles 527 and 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The unions are urging the Prosecutor General to initiate a judicial investigation, pursue all legal avenues, and uphold the dignity, independence, and authority of the justice system in Chad.
