Political scientist Mohamed Madi Djabakate insists the ECOWAS court ruling demands a transition, excluding those who enacted constitutional changes.
Political scientist Mohamed Madi Djabakate has defended his interpretation of a recent ECOWAS Court of Justice ruling concerning Togo's 2024 constitutional reform. Speaking at a public conference organized by the National Framework for Concertation for Change (CNCC) in Lomé, Djabakate stated that the ruling unequivocally condemns Togo for violating constitutional order. He specifically cited an unconstitutional change of government on January 29, 2026, necessitating the restoration of constitutional order through a transition period.
Djabakate emphasized that individuals responsible for the unconstitutional changes should not participate in the proposed transition or subsequent elections. He challenged critics who accuse the opposition of political opportunism, urging them to read the court's ruling directly. Djabakate also cautioned against the Togolese government attempting to control the implementation timeline, asserting that the solution lies within the ECOWAS Court's decision itself.
He concluded by calling for collective responsibility, urging citizens to mobilize and demand the effective implementation of the ruling. Djabakate stressed that this is not solely the responsibility of any single political party or association but a common effort requiring broad participation. The ruling, he argued, provides a clear path forward for restoring constitutional order in Togo.
Why it mattersTogolese citizens are affected by the call to mobilize for the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Court ruling, which aims to restore constitutional order.
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