President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo stepped down in May but remained in power as president of the Council of Ministers, a position created by a constitutional amendment. Most of his presidential powers were transferred to this new role, rendering the new President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tove largely ceremonial. This situation has been labeled a "constitutional coup" due to Gnassingbe's appointed role, which allows him to rule indefinitely without direct elections. Frustration among citizens has grown, particularly regarding the family dynasty ruling for over 50 years and disregard for the African Charter on Democracy.
Faure Gnassingbe stepped down in May, but retains power as president of the Council of Ministers, created by a constitutional amendment, consolidating his authority.
Opposition groups refer to Gnassingbe's continued dominion as a "constitutional coup" due to the lack of elected position for his new role, maintaining control without elections.
Pape Ibrahima Kane noted that the recent unrest resulted from long-standing frustrations with the Gnassingbe family, which has ruled Togo for over 50 years.
The Togolese government has ignored the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, failing to adhere to principles of free and fair elections.
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