Nouradine Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye (Arabic: نور الدين دلوا كوماكوي; born December 31, 1949[1]) is a Chadian politician and the head of the National Rally for Development and Progress (VIVA-RNDP) political party.
He subsequently served in the government as Minister of Justice from June 1981 to May 1982 and became President of the Democratic and Popular National Rally (RNDP) on February 4, 1982.
[1] Following Habré's ouster in December 1990, Koumakoye became President of the National Rally for Development and Progress (VIVA-RNDP) in January 1992,[1] when it was founded.
[8] At the Sovereign National Conference in early 1993, he was a candidate to head the presidium but was defeated by Adoum Helbongo in a vote by delegates.
[10][11] After being elected, Koumakoye announced plans to reduce the size of the army by almost half;[10] he also hoped to reach a social pact with the trade unions and to hold talks with rebels aimed at national reconciliation, in addition to making preparations for the multiparty elections intended to conclude the transitional period.
[12] On April 8, 1995, the CST removed Koumakoye from his post as prime minister and chose Koibla Djimasta to replace him.