Help Resolve Togo Crisis: Togolese MTR Party Leader Seeks Ghanaian Support to End Political Crisis

The presidential candidate of the the Togolese Movement for Restoration (MTR), Dr. Jean-Emmanuel Gnagnon yesterday commenced with a three-day visit to Ghana to seek support for the restoration of democracy in his country.
As part of his three-day visit, he would visit the National Peace Council, the Christian Council and the National Chief Imam to confer with them on how to deal with the political crisis currently raging in Togo.

He is being accompanied by his running mate Advocate Brice Afatsawo- Kpoto.
During a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Museum in Accra, Dr. Gnagnon expressed his disapproval of the new legislation, which granted parliament the power to elect the president, effectively denying citizens their right to vote.
He emphasised that the MTR was committed to promoting peace, socialism, and progress in Africa and was determined to challenge this undemocratic move.
Dr. Gnagnon said international pressure must be brought to bear on the sitting President, Faure Gnasigbe to reverse the constitutional changes and ensure a democratic and inclusive political process in Togo.
The recent constitutional amendments, adopted by Togolese lawmakers on March 25, have sparked controversy and opposition from various quarters.
The changes introduce a parliamentary system, where the president would be elected by lawmakers for a single six-year term, without public input.

The president’s powers would be significantly reduced, with the president of the council of ministers assuming full authority and accountability for managing the government.
The MTR, launched on February 24, 2024, is a progressive socialist party that prioritizes citizen responsibility, tolerance, social justice, and shared prosperity. As the next elections approach, the party is positioning itself as a champion of political restoration, the rule of law, and human rights in Togo.
By seeking support from Ghana and other international partners, Dr. Gnagnon and the MTR aim to build a strong coalition to challenge the undemocratic forces in Togo and ensure a brighter future for the Togolese people.