The initial turmoil within the Presidential Transition Council comes as no surprise; in fact, it would have been more surprising if such a crisis had not occurred. Signs of a power struggle are now unmistakable. The immediate future will gauge the effectiveness of strategies aimed at sustaining the PTC, which currently faces two options: engaging in internal negotiations with greater flexibility and transparency or risking premature collapse. If the PTC manages to weather this initial storm, it will encounter further pivotal moments. The timing of withdrawals from the PTC by those on the losing end will be critical. Equally important is ensuring the government's normal functioning, free from directives or interference by presidential advisors who perceive themselves as entitled to dictate policy merely by virtue of their credentials or professional background. The formation of the Provisional Electoral Council will shed light on additional realities, such as the formidable challenge of transforming bitter rivals with unresolved grievances into conscientious partners committed to fair elections.