Togo Adopts New Constitution Granting Parliament Greater Power | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

Togo Adopts New Constitution Granting Parliament Greater Power | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

Togo has introduced a groundbreaking constitutional reform, transitioning from a presidential system to a parliamentary system, where the parliament now elects the president of the republic. This change significantly alters the nation’s power structure and political dynamics, sparking debate and protests among opposition leaders who have criticized it as a “constitutional coup.” Key Changes in the Constitution Shift to a Parliamentary System: T…