Togo President Gnassingbé Wins Re-Election
February 24, 2020
2:55 pm
Togo President Faure Gnassingbé was declared victor in the country’s presidential elections early on Monday, clinching his fourth term as leader of the impoverished West African nation.
Provisional results from the national electoral commission (Ceni) showed the incumbent had received 72% of votes.
Going into the race, Gnassingbé, who has ruled Togo as president since 2005, was widely expected to win, extending over half a century of dynastic rule by his family.
Conflicting claims and accusations of fraud
Gnassingbé and challenger Agbeyome Kodjo, who was shown with 18% of the vote, had both previously claimed victory.
“Victory is assured but
