Title: Uncertainty persists over the legislative elections in Togo: The opposition demands more
Introduction :
In Togo, as the end of the legislature approaches, no date has yet been set for the legislative and regional elections. This situation worries the opposition, which is calling for discussions to ensure a real alternation in the country. In this article, we will return to the concerns of the Togolese opposition and the government’s response to this request.
The lack of an electoral calendar worries the opposition:
The absence of a precise electoral calendar worries the Togolese opposition. During a press conference, Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson, coordinator of the Dynamics for the Majority of the People group, stressed the importance of organizing these elections by the end of November at the latest. The opposition had already expressed concerns about an incomplete voter census last June. Today, she is calling for more in-depth discussions on the conditions necessary for political change in Togo.
The response from the Togolese government:
For its part, the Togolese government affirms that a permanent framework for dialogue exists, but that it has not been officially requested by the opposition. However, a government source acknowledges that it will be difficult to respect the initial schedule to organize the elections by the end of the year. A delay of one month or six weeks is possible according to this same source.
The majority party, Unir, is less worried:
The president of the Unite party, Acholi Aklesso, seems less concerned by the absence of a precise electoral calendar. He affirms that their texts provide for the continuity of mandates in the Togolese National Assembly. According to him, there is no point in setting a timetable if the Electoral Commission (CENI) is not ready to organize the elections. However, the Ceni did not respond to requests to provide information on its preparation.
Conclusion :
The situation of the legislative and regional elections in Togo remains uncertain three months before the end of the legislature. The opposition is calling for in-depth discussions to ensure political change in the country, while the government emphasizes the existence of a permanent framework for dialogue, without having been officially requested. This situation leaves uncertainty surrounding compliance with the initial timetable and the organization of elections on time. Togo will have to find a solution to guarantee fair and transparent elections in the interest of democracy and the Togolese people.