The opposition in Togo is calling for a large demonstration to complain about the delay in the parliamentary elections
The opposition parties in Togo yesterday Thursday called for a large three-day protest against the government's decision to delay the parliamentary elections scheduled for this month.
The tension between the government of President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo and the opposition parties has increased following the parliament's approval of changes to the constitution that caused tension where critics say that the amendment is an effort to keep the president of the country in power.
The Office of the President of Togo announced the other day that more consultations are needed in relation to the amendment of the constitution while suspending the parliamentary and provincial elections without announcing an alternative date for those elections.
Four opposition parties and a civil institution have issued statements calling on the people to protest on April 11, 12 and 13. The statement of the opposition parties in Togo has stated that: The signatories strongly condemn the tactics of the administration in power which is trying in every way to approve the constitutional revolution.
The ongoing tension in Togo over constitutional changes has sparked debate over the rule of Gnassingbe, who has been in power since 2005 after succeeding his father, who ruled for three decades following a military coup.
