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00:00Dressed in red and black, dozens of civil society members gathered in protest of Togo's
00:05amendment to the constitution.
00:08They see it as a way for the current president for Yasinbe to extend his mandate.
00:13Modifying the constitution to remain in power, this is unacceptable.
00:19We argue that we must restore constitutional order, bring this mandate to an end, and in
00:252005 organise a presidential election to restore once and for all a peaceful and democratic
00:30political changeover of the head of state in the country.
00:39The new constitution shifts the political system from a presidential one to a parliamentary
00:43one.
00:44The president will no longer be elected by the people, but rather by members of parliament.
00:50Despite Friday's controversial vote and the weather, crowds gathered to support the ruling
00:54party.
00:55I have always voted for the union for the republic party and this time I will vote
01:01for them again.
01:02They represent peace and stability and no development is possible without peace.
01:07A week ahead of the legislative elections, the campaign is in full swing.
01:11The president of the council of ministers, a position that will concentrate all powers,
01:16will emerge from the party that comes out on top in these elections.
01:21We know that the parliamentary system is not undemocratic, why not experiment with
01:25it?
01:26We know all its advantages and we believe that with the participation of all citizens
01:30at all levels, tomorrow's Togo will be better than the one we have today.
01:36The last time the constitution was amended was in 2019.
01:39Back then, it allowed Ford Nyesimbe to run for two additional mandates until 2030.