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The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé.
The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system.
The president’s supporters say the changes would reduce the powers of the head of state by transforming the presidency into a ceremonial role.
But the opposition says the reforms would allow him to remain president until 2031 and then be appointed to the new position of president of the council of ministers.
President Gnassingbé came to power in 2005 after the death of his father, who had been president since 1967. END.