Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07NDJAMENA195
2007-03-01 15:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Ndjamena
Cable title:
CHAD: PRIME MINISTER YOADIMNADJI DIES; KASSIRE
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UNCLAS NDJAMENA 000195
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: PRIME MINISTER YOADIMNADJI DIES; KASSIRE
NAMED
UNCLAS NDJAMENA 000195
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: PRIME MINISTER YOADIMNADJI DIES; KASSIRE
NAMED
1. (SBU) President Deby selected Dr. Nouradine Delwa Kassire
Koumakoye to replace Prime Minister Yoadimnadji who died in
Paris on February 24. Kassire previously served as Prime
Minister from 1993-1995. Kassire is a southern Muslim with
ties to some of Chad,s northern ethnic groups.
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Biographic Background
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2. (SBU) Delwa Kassire Koumakoye was first tapped by Deby to
serve as Prime Minister in the early 1990s and now, after the
death of Pascal Yoadimnadji 24 February, once again. He was
the head of the opposition National Rally for Development and
Progress (RNDP) party and ran against Deby in the 2006
presidential elections. After his first stint as Prime
Minister, he went into business but continued to be involved
in Chadian politics on the margins. He has also held many
official positions including, Chief of Administration,
Economic and Financial Affairs; Cabinet Director Presidency;
Controller General of Finances for the Republic; Minister of
Justice; Director General of the Chadian Water and Electric
Company; Minister of Public Works; Minister of Post and
Telecommunications; and Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research. Reportedly, Kassire is a devout Muslim
who has worked closely with Muslim religious and community
leaders on mosque construction and programs. Kassire has a
reputation for using his Islamic credentials to further his
own political ambitions.
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Comment
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3. (SBU) A classic insider, Kassire is viewed as an
opportunistic "windbag." His impact is expected to be
relatively minor, short-lived, and reliant on the whims of
Deby. Kassire,s run at the Presidency in 2006 was not
considered a serious candidacy; rather he may have done it to
oblige the President and provide a facade of choice in the
elections. As it stands, Kassire,s appointment hews closely
to Chadian script ) appointing a lightweight prime minister
who is part of the "old guard" in order to maintain a
north/south "balance" and the status quo.
WALL
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: PRIME MINISTER YOADIMNADJI DIES; KASSIRE
NAMED
1. (SBU) President Deby selected Dr. Nouradine Delwa Kassire
Koumakoye to replace Prime Minister Yoadimnadji who died in
Paris on February 24. Kassire previously served as Prime
Minister from 1993-1995. Kassire is a southern Muslim with
ties to some of Chad,s northern ethnic groups.
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Biographic Background
--------------
2. (SBU) Delwa Kassire Koumakoye was first tapped by Deby to
serve as Prime Minister in the early 1990s and now, after the
death of Pascal Yoadimnadji 24 February, once again. He was
the head of the opposition National Rally for Development and
Progress (RNDP) party and ran against Deby in the 2006
presidential elections. After his first stint as Prime
Minister, he went into business but continued to be involved
in Chadian politics on the margins. He has also held many
official positions including, Chief of Administration,
Economic and Financial Affairs; Cabinet Director Presidency;
Controller General of Finances for the Republic; Minister of
Justice; Director General of the Chadian Water and Electric
Company; Minister of Public Works; Minister of Post and
Telecommunications; and Minister of Higher Education and
Scientific Research. Reportedly, Kassire is a devout Muslim
who has worked closely with Muslim religious and community
leaders on mosque construction and programs. Kassire has a
reputation for using his Islamic credentials to further his
own political ambitions.
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Comment
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3. (SBU) A classic insider, Kassire is viewed as an
opportunistic "windbag." His impact is expected to be
relatively minor, short-lived, and reliant on the whims of
Deby. Kassire,s run at the Presidency in 2006 was not
considered a serious candidacy; rather he may have done it to
oblige the President and provide a facade of choice in the
elections. As it stands, Kassire,s appointment hews closely
to Chadian script ) appointing a lightweight prime minister
who is part of the "old guard" in order to maintain a
north/south "balance" and the status quo.
WALL