Parliamentary Elections in Togo

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Voters in Togo head to the polls for parliamentary elections to test support for a new constitution that would scrap presidential elections and give lawmakers power to choose the president, amid concerns of prolonging the current president's rule.

Key Points

  • Same family ruling Togo for 57 years
  • Opposition describing elections as sham
  • Proposed new constitution raises fears of prolonging current president's rule

Pros

  • Testing support for a new constitution
  • Opportunity for voters to have a say in the political process

Cons

  • Concerns about prolonging the current president's rule
  • Crackdown on civic and media freedoms