Togolese lawmakers on Monday adopted a new constitution that would see the West African Nation transit from presidential to parliamentary system of government
One of the main changes introduced by the new constitution is that lawmakers will elect the president of the republic for a single 6-year term.
The constitution also introduced President of the Council of Ministers. Its holder will Daily Intel gathered would have full authority and power to manage the affairs of the government.
The president of the Council of Ministers will either be the leader of the party which secures the majority during the legislative elections Or the leader of the winning coalition of parties.
According to the new constitution, he President of the Council of Ministers will rule for a six-year term.
The constitution further stated that members of parliament will be elected by direct universal suffrage for a renewable term of six years.
It is unclear when the changes will come into force.
The next parliamentary election will be held on April 20th, concurrently with regional elections.
Some 4.2 million Togolese are registered to vote.
Togo’s recent history has been dominated by the Gnassingbe clan which has ruled since 1967
