In Togo, President Faure Gnassingbé has appointed 20 senators, completing the Senate’s composition, which serves as the second chamber of Parliament. This announcement, made through a presidential decree on March 5, 2025, follows recent senatorial elections that were predominantly won by the UNIR political party, securing 34 out of the 41 available seats.
With the Senate now fully constituted, Togo is advancing towards the establishment of the Fifth Republic and transitioning to a parliamentary system that enhances the powers of the legislative branch.
The newly appointed senators include a diverse group of political figures, former deputies, and senior civil servants. The appointed senators are:
- Mrs. ABOUGNIMA K. Molgah
- Mr. AKOUETE Yaovi Beliki
- Mr. ALIPUI Senanu Koku
- Mr. AZIABLE Koami N’kunu
- Mrs. BALOUKI-LEGUEZIM Bernadette
- Mrs. BATIKRANA Kpenta, married to BALAKA
- Mr. BOURAÏMA Inoussa
- Mrs. DANGBUIE Afi Xolali Pascaline
- Mrs. DJIDONOU Akpenè
- Mr. JOHNSON Togbé Ampah
- Mr. KABOUA Essokoyo Abass
- Mr. KAGBARA Uleija YM Innocent
- Mr. KOFFIGOH Kokou Joseph
- Mr. KOLANI Lardja
- Mrs. KOUVAHEY Amoko Holadem
- Mrs. KPEGBA Kafui
- Mrs. LAMBONI-KABISSA Issoyotou
- Mrs. SANKAREDJA Moni, married to SINANDJA
- Mrs. SANT’ANNA Edwige Clara Ayawovi, widow of AYAYI-ATAYI
- Mr. TCHASSONA Traoré Mouhamed
The upcoming actions will include the senators officially assuming their roles, the selection of the Senate President, and the election of both the President of the Council of Ministers and the President of the Republic.
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