Togo parliament to discuss presidential term limits
In Togo a bill to reduce the number of presidential terms is
being examined in parliament today.
The bill includes a two-term limit for the president and a two-round voting system.
But
opposition leaders have expressed some concerns. Some fear the bill
could be drafted in a way that allows President Faure Gnassingbe to run
for office again.
Faure Gnassignbe has been in power since 2005
and is already serving his third term. He took over after the death of
his father, who ruled for 38 years.
Protests have been going on since August. Some have been calling for the immediate resignation of the president.
At least two protesters have died and dozens have been arrested.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders have already called for mass
demonstrations again next week.
BBC
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