The section of the Syndicat des enseignants du Tchad (SET) in N'Djamena has strongly rejected the suspension decision made by the national executive bureau. On September 23, members gathered for an emergency general assembly at the SET's N'Djamena office. Abdelkadre Djibia, secretary-general of the N'Djamena section, stated that the cells firmly reject the suspension and reaffirm their support for their leaders in defending their interests.
The national executive bureau cited articles 40 and 43 of the internal regulations to justify the suspension. However, Abdelkadre Djibia argued that the decision is irregular, citing article 39 which outlines sanctions applicable to members of executive bureaus. These sanctions include warnings, reprimands, suspensions, or judicial proceedings, depending on the severity of the misconduct.
Abdelkadre Djibia further explained that article 40 requires decisions on sanctions to be taken by a two-thirds majority of the members of each organ's council. This implies that a entire bureau cannot be suspended unilaterally, and only individuals can be sanctioned by the council of the relevant organ. The section of N'Djamena demands the resignation of the national executive bureau and calls on other sections in the country to show solidarity with the capital's teachers.
The N'Djamena section learned of the suspension through social media, according to Abdelkadre Djibia. The section's members expressed their determination to defend their rights and those of their students. They emphasized that they would rather face imprisonment with a clear conscience than betray the teachers they represent.
Abdelkadre Djibia described the suspension as "arbitrary, illegal, and null." He urged the national executive bureau to revisit the internal regulations, which he claims they consistently disregard. The section of N'Djamena maintains that it is not governed by the national executive bureau but by provincial councils.
The internal regulations, specifically article 43, state that sanctions are applied by the council of the organ managing the militants, on proposal by the executive bureau. However, Abdelkadre Djibia argued that this does not apply to the N'Djamena section, which is managed by provincial councils.
The N'Djamena section of the SET remains resolute in its opposition to the suspension, with members united in their determination to challenge the national executive bureau's decision.
Key points
- The N'Djamena section of Chad's Teachers' Union rejects the suspension decision made by the national executive bureau.
- The section cites irregularities in the application of internal regulations to justify its rejection.
- The members demand the resignation of the national executive bureau and call for solidarity from other sections in the country.
