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<\/figure>\n\n\nThe opposition in the nation is underrepresented in the national assembly; it abstained from the most recent legislative elections in 2018 and has lately criticised “irregularities” in the electoral census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president of the republic will be chosen by lawmakers for a single, six-year term, which is one of the primary reforms brought about by the new constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the post of “president of the council of ministers” was created. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its holder will have full authority and power to manage and the affairs of the government will be vested in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The leader of the party which secures the majority during the legislative session will serve as the president of the council of ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president of council of ministers will hold office for a period of six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a six-year renewable term, members of the legislature will be chosen by secret, universal, direct universal suffrage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parts of the new Constitution were passed by legislators whose terms were ending at the end of last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It not clear when the changes will be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next regional elections and the parliamentary election are scheduled for April 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are about 4.2 million registered voters in Togo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gnassingbe clan has dominated Togo’s recent history since its establishment in 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Legislators ratified a new constitution late on Monday, March 25, which moves the West African country from a presidential to a parliamentary government. The constitution was proposed by members of the ruling party. The opposition in the nation is underrepresented in the national assembly; it abstained from the most recent legislative elections in 2018 and…<\/p>\n