The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Union of Chadian Magistrates (SYAMAT) have filed a formal complaint against the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, with the Prosecutor General of the N’Djamena Court of Appeal.
The unions allege that the minister’s actions have severely undermined the dignity of the judiciary and the respect owed to magistrates. The allegations stem from a public statement made by Ali Ahmat Aghabache on May 24, 2026, which was widely circulated online. The statement contained remarks deemed offensive and defamatory toward the judicial system, sparking strong reactions within legal circles.
According to the magistrates, the minister’s statements constitute serious violations, including public discrediting of judicial and jurisdictional acts, as well as acts of contempt and defamation against a constituted body. The complaint is grounded in articles 142, 144, and subsequent provisions of the Penal Code, alongside articles 527 and 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
The unions have urged the Prosecutor General to initiate a judicial investigation, pursue all legal avenues, and uphold the dignity, independence, and authority of the judiciary.
