Togo
Togo | Legislative
October 14, 2007
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the
National Assembly 81 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
*Click on links for definitions
| Electoral System for National Legislature | TRS |
| Type | Plurality/Majority |
| Tiers | 1 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | 81, 81 |
| Electoral System for President | TRS |
WANT MORE ELECTION RELATED STATS FOR TOGO? Go to "election databases" on the left-hand menu of this page OR comparative data on the right-hand menu and choose your area of interest.
Most recent election
(courtesy of wikipedia)
A presidential election was held in Togo on April 24, 2005, following the death in office of long-time president Gnassingbé Eyadéma. The main candidates were Eyadéma's son, Faure Gnassingbé, and opposition leader Emmanuel Bob-Akitani. The election and the period preceding it were marked by violence, and many people were reported killed in various incidents. According to official results, Gnassingbé won the election, taking slightly more than 60% of the vote. Violence flared in the capital Lomé after the results were announced, and thousands have fled into neighboring countries.
DID YOU KNOW?
The new Togolese Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) has a new website. You can find information on the Togolese electoral process here.
ACE Regional Centre - West Africa
Referendum Vote Count Tally Sheet
