Crossroads Asia | Politics | Central Asia
The merger is the latest step in the consolidation – or rebranding – of power under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The names change; the system stays the same.
Following its party congress on June 12, Kazakhstan’s ruling party, Amanat, announced that it would seek to merge with the newly registered Adilet party. Two days later, at Adilet’s party congress, the merger was confirmed.
In remarking on the merger, which was unanimously approved, Adilet party chairman Aibek Dadebay said, “This is real proof that Kazakhstani society can unite for the country’s interests.”
Dadebay was elected chairman of Adilet two days after leaving his post in the presidential administration.
