Political situation in Togo

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Activists and opposition leaders in Togo are calling for protests to stop the president from signing a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and extend his rule until 2031.

Key Points

  • Activists and opposition leaders are calling for protests to prevent the new constitution from being signed
  • Legal experts argue that the constitution restricts the power of future presidents
  • Togo has been ruled by the same family for 57 years

Pros

  • The constitution introduces a one-term limit for future presidents
  • It grants parliament the power to choose the president

Cons

  • The new constitution could extend the current president's rule until 2031
  • Opposition and clergy view the legislation as an effort to prolong the president's rule