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Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe
Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, has promulgated the constitutional amendment, formally switching Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, said a presidency statement.
Gnassingbe promulgated law number 2024-005 revising the Togolese Constitution, marking a new stage in institutional life, said the statement issued by the Togolese presidency.
On April 19, Togos National Assembly passed the second reading of a new constitution, under which the president would be elected by members of parliament for a four-year term with a two-term limit.
Additionally, the new constitution introduced the position of President of the Council of Ministers, a post that will be automatically assumed by the head of the majority party in parliament with substantial executive power. (Xinhua/NAN)
