Bendjedid was a compromise candidate who came to power after the party leadership and presidency was contested at the fourth FLN congress held on 27 - 31 January 1979.
Bendjedid adalah seorang calon kompromi yang berkuasa setelah pimpinan partai dan presiden ditentang di kongres FLN keempat diadakan pada tanggal 27-31 Januari 1979.