Togolese president promulgates new constitution for parliamentary system

LOME, May 7 – Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe K on Monday 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 Monday.
On April 19, Togo’s National Assembly passed the second reading of a new constitution, under which the president will 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.