Confusion in Togo as military men hold leading candidate hostage vanguardnews
Retired Catholic Archbishop Philippe Fanako Kpodjro who was said to have shown sympathy for the opposition leader and endorsed his candidature, is also under siege, reliable source also confirmed. Soldiers have also surrounded his house.
Thousands of Togolese came out today to vote in the election nationals said could produce upset if it was free and fair. President Faure has been in power since 2005. He took over from his father who ruled Togo for 35 years. Togolese have been clamouring for a change and organised many protests before today.They were sure Faure’s end would come if the elecrion was not rigged.
Stories from Togo imdicate that intimidation of electoral officers started few hours after counting started and the opposition took the lead. “hundreds of soldiers have held DR. Kodjo and the Archbishop hosrage, ‘ the source said, adding” this started immediately counting started and the opposition took the lead.’All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from
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