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Togo's Parliament Unanimously Approves Series of Constitutional Amendments
Togo's Parliament Unanimously Approves Series of Constitutional Amendments
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Before the amendments, every eligible Togolese citizen could vote directly for their preferred presidential candidate. The candidate with the most votes would... 20.04.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Togo's parliament members have unanimously greenlit a series of amendments to the nation's constitution, sparking both debate and concern over the future of the country's political landscape.The revisions introduce significant changes to presidential term limits, the electoral process, and the overall structure of government.Key among the amendments is the shift from universal suffrage to a parliamentary system for electing the president. This move concentrates the power to choose the nation's leader within the legislative body.Additionally, presidential terms have been reduced from five to four years, with a two-term limit imposed.However, the revised constitution does not retroactively apply these limits, raising questions among opposition groups about the potential for extended rule by the current president, Faure Gnassingbe.Gnassingbe, whose family has held power since 1967, last secured a contested reelection in 2020.Further adding to the evolving power structure is the creation of a new position: president of the council of ministers. This role will hold substantial authority in managing government affairs, adding another layer of complexity to Togo's political system.
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Togo's Parliament Unanimously Approves Series of Constitutional Amendments
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Before the amendments, every eligible Togolese citizen could vote directly for their preferred presidential candidate. The candidate with the most votes would then become president for a maximum of two five-year terms. However, this term limit did not apply to the current president, Faure Gnassingbe, or father and predecessor Gnassingbe Eyadema.
Togo's parliament members have unanimously greenlit a series of amendments to the nation's constitution, sparking both debate and concern over the future of the country's political landscape.
The revisions introduce significant changes to presidential term limits, the electoral process, and the overall structure of government.
Key among the amendments is the shift from universal suffrage to a
parliamentary system for electing the president. This move concentrates the power to choose the nation's leader within the legislative body.
Additionally, presidential terms have been reduced from five to four years, with a two-term limit imposed.
However, the revised constitution does not retroactively apply these limits, raising questions among opposition groups about the potential for
extended rule by the current president, Faure Gnassingbe.
Gnassingbe, whose family has held power since 1967, last secured a
contested reelection in 2020.
Further adding to the evolving power structure is the creation of a new position: president of the council of ministers. This role will hold substantial authority in managing government affairs, adding another layer of complexity to Togo's political system.
