Initial Turnout in Togo’s Municipal Elections Poor

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Those who did make the trip to the polls, however, voted in a peaceful atmosphere. No incidents were reported early in the morning, despite a tense political climate marked in particular by the call for disobedience launched by the M66 movement, a collective of activists mainly from the Togolese diaspora.

Polling stations in Togo opened on July 17, 2025, for the country’s municipal elections. But by mid-morning, just a trickle of voters had cast their votes in the capital, Lomé. Many feel that turnout at polling stations is disappointing. In Lomé, the country’s capital, several polling stations remain sparsely populated, with voters taking time to arrive.

Those who did make the trip to the polls, however, voted in a peaceful atmosphere. No incidents were reported early in the morning, despite a tense political climate marked in particular by the call for disobedience launched by the M66 movement, a collective of activists mainly from the Togolese diaspora.

The stakes are high for this local election. In a country seeking effective decentralisation, many voters hope to see their future municipal councillors bring new momentum to their communities.

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While the morning has been relatively calm, the question of turnout remains unanswered. Is this simply a delay in voters arriving, or is it a sign of deeper disengagement, or even a silent boycott? No one knows as of now. People are awaiting the outcome.