Chadian magistrates file complaint against public security minister

In a bold move to defend judicial integrity, the executive boards of Chad‘s Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and Independent Magistrates’ Union (SYAMAT) have lodged an official complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the country’s Public Security and Immigration Minister, with the Chief Prosecutor at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal.

The allegations and their legal basis

According to the complaint, the minister’s actions have severely undermined the dignity of the judiciary and disrespected magistrates’ roles. The accusations stem from public remarks made during a widely circulated statement on May 24, 2026, where the minister allegedly used defamatory and insulting language targeting the judicial system.

The magistrates argue that these statements violate multiple legal provisions, including Articles 142, 144, and related sections of the Penal Code, as well as Articles 527 and 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. They contend that the minister’s words represent a deliberate attempt to discredit judicial decisions and undermine the authority of the courts.

Demands for justice and accountability

The unions have formally requested the Chief Prosecutor to launch a full judicial investigation into the matter. Their petition emphasizes the need to hold the minister accountable for his statements and to uphold the principles of judicial independence, dignity, and authority. They seek all legal remedies available under Chadian law to address this breach of judicial integrity.