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The final provisional results of Togo’s legislative election last month reveal a resounding victory for the ruling party, securing 108 out of 113 seats in parliament.

President Faure Gnassingbe’s UNIR party’s decisive win follows the approval of contentious constitutional reforms by the outgoing parliament, potentially extending Gnassingbe’s 19-year rule. The reforms, adopted in March, also ushered in a shift to a parliamentary system, altering the method of electing the president.

Despite hopes from opposition parties to challenge UNIR’s dominance, the election outcome underscores a significant political landscape shift.