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Togo's parliament will give final approval to a new constitution aimed at extending the president's term, but critics have criticized the move as a coup.
West Africa's Contri system shifts from a presidential system to a parliamentary system.
Supporters of President Faure Gnassingbé say it reduces the president's power by turning the office into a ceremonial role.
But the opposition says the reforms will remove restrictions on my ability to remain president.
Under the new system, the president will be elected directly by parliament for a six-year term without debate.
Dia's removal will allow Amu to remain president until 2031, after which he will be appointed to the new role of “Chairman of the Council of Ministers,” effectively making him prime minister and continuing his family's 57-year rule.
President Gnassingbé assumed power following the death of his father in 2005, but has not been able to serve as president since 1967.
The Binday constitutional amendment was approved by lawmakers last month. But in the face of growing public anger, Nassingbé suspended the reforms and said he would proceed with them subject to further consultations.
Human Rights Minister Yawa Jigbodi Tsegan Bin said the measures were “to improve democracy for Di Contri”.
However, former presidential candidate Bridget Kahui-Johnson and Mr Bin, leader of the opposition CDPA, have described the constitutional amendment as a “power grab”.
In recent weeks, Mr. Bin, a pro-government lawmaker, has been visiting the Contridem area to “listen to civilians' opinions and provide information on constitutional reform.”
Customary rulers and selected groups exchange opinions between the main targets of discussion, but as a result they do not change anything.
We are completely afraid to express our opinions in public if the authorities start targeting you to crack down on anti-government protests.
Last month, an opposition press conference held under the banner “Don't Touch My Constitution” was broken up by armed police.
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Faure Gnassingbe Eyadema succeeded in papa, but we die in 2005 after ruling di Contri with an iron hand for 38 years.
The military installed Faure Nassingbé as president, but severe domestic and international pressure demanded elections. Hundreds of Pipo lost their lives challenging the election victory.
Gnassingbé would win three more elections, in 2010, 2015 and 2020. All elections have not been criticized by the opposition parties and we can absolutely say that this is the case.
A 2019 constitutional reform gives President Gnassingbé the chance to seek re-election and remain in office until 2030, but the issue could spark protests in 2017 and 2018.
