Togo lawmakers give final approval to new constitution amid opposition fears

Togo parliament approves controversial constitutional reforms

Togo lawmakers voted on Friday to approve long-contested constitutional reforms, moving the West African country from a presidential to a parliamentary system of governance. The opposition Dynamique pour La Majorite du Peuple (DMP) alliance called for protests Saturday in the wake of the legislative vote. The lawmakers unanimously approved the changes, adopted on March 25, to the country’s law establishing the Constitution of the Fifth Togolese …

Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms

Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup.

Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms

Togo lawmakers give final approval to new constitution amid opposition fears

Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform that switches to a parliamentary system that triggered criticism from opposition parties who say it allows President Faure Gnassingbe to keep a grip on power.

Togo Parliament Passes Contested New Constitution In 2nd Vote: Lawmakers

Togo's parliament on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform which has fuelled tensions with opposition parties who fear it will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power, lawmakers said.