The new text transitions the small West African nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system, wherein the president will be elected by legislators rather than directly by the public.

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Late Monday, Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution which transitions the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system.

One of the main changes brought by the new constitution is that lawmakers will elect the president of the republic for a single 6-year term.

The position of “president of the council of ministers” was also introduced. Its holder will have “full authority and power to manage the affairs of the government”.

The president of the council of ministers will either be “the leader of the party which secures the majority during the legislative elections.” Or the leader of the winning coalition of parties.

The president of the council of ministers will rule for a six-year term.

MP will be elected by universal, direct universal suffrage, secret for a renewable term of six years.

It is unclear when the changes will come into force.