Lome: Togo held legislative elections on Monday after deeply divisive constitutional reforms that opponents say pave the way for President Faure Gnassingbe’s family’s ten-year grip on power.
At the head of the small West African country for almost 20 years, Faure Gnassingbe succeeded his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who ruled for four decades.
Critics say the political dynasty’s power over the small West African country will expand through the reforms.
People on the streets of the seaside capital of Lome are divided on the election, the role of Togo’s leader and who should be.
Komlan Gato, a construction artist, said he hoped the vote would lead to a new leader, but he was not sure if the vote was fair.
