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Career and Major Achievements: A Political Journey The political career of Mohamed Bazoum is inextricably linked to the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya) and its leader, former President Mahamadou Issoufou.
As the commander of the Presidential Guard, he led the detention of the democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum, and declared himself the head of a new governing junta, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP).
He left office on April 2, 2021, following the inauguration of President Mohamed Bazoum, completing a full decade of service.
Navigating Political Crises Gado's leadership was severely tested following the military coup of July 2023 that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.
His party, the CDS, has been a mainstay in the National Assembly, and Ousmane himself has been a vocal critic of governance he deems unconstitutional or unjust, including the presidencies of Mamadou Tandja and Mohamed Bazoum.
His appointment by President Mohamed Bazoum marked a key moment in Niger's democratic consolidation, placing a seasoned technocrat and financial expert at the head of the Executive Cabinet .
Following the military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023, he founded the Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) , a group opposing the new junta, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP).
For years, he served as the President of the MNSD Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly, where his bloc was instrumental in: Debating and scrutinizing legislation proposed by the governments of Presidents Mahamadou Issoufou and Mohamed Bazoum.