ECOWAS court presses Togo on constitutional reform
The regional court sent a reminder to Togo's Justice Minister about its January 29, 2026 ruling.
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent a reminder to Togo’s Minister of Justice regarding its January 29, 2026 ruling. The regional court had previously determined that the constitutional reform passed in March 2024 constituted an unconstitutional change of government.
The ECOWAS court's letter follows a conference in Lomé discussing the power of regional courts. This action by the court questions the Togolese government's response to the January ruling.
The ECOWAS court is seeking an update on the actions taken by Togo following its judgment on the constitutional reform.
Why it mattersTogo's government is being questioned by a regional court over a constitutional reform it passed.