As Togo prepares for its upcoming legislative and regional elections, political parties have launched their campaigns with fervor, vying for the support of voters across the country.
The elections, scheduled for April 20, 2024, will be a crucial test of democracy in Togo, as the nation seeks to strengthen its institutions and foster greater political participation. With the stakes high, candidates are crisscrossing the country, holding rallies, and engaging with voters to outline their visions for the future.
Although the upcoming polls will be the first regional elections in the country’s history, it is the legislative elections that are attracting the most attention since it will be key to who becomes the country’s next leader.
This comes especially since the surprise adoption of the new Constitution by the country’s MPs on March 25.
Following the vote by MPs on the new fundamental law, which shifts the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system, Togo’s Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, attempted to appease the population by delaying the promulgation of the text and requesting a second reading in the National Assembly.
He called for MPs to hold broad consultations with traditional and regional leaders across the country.
However, concerns remain about the potential for violence and unrest, particularly in light of past election-related clashes. The international community has called on all parties to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and to respect the democratic process.
As Togo counts down to election day, all eyes will be on the candidates as they make their final appeals to voters. The outcome of these elections will not only determine the composition of the National Assembly and regional councils but will also signal the direction of Togo’s political future.
AMN | Asantewaa’s Report | Lomé.
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