Togo Delays Mayoral Elections to September 10-12
ogo has postponed its upcoming mayoral elections by one week. Initially set for September 2–4, 2025, the polls will now take place from September 10–12. The announcement came on Thursday, August 28, from the Minister of Territorial Administration, Awaté Hodabalo. Although no official explanation was provided for the delay, the minister stressed the importance of full participation. He urged all 1,527 municipal councilors, elected during the July 17 vote, to be present. These internal elections will designate mayors and deputy mayors for the country’s 117 communes. Authorities said the adjustment follows recent consultations aimed at clarifying legal interpretations and ensuring a smooth transition. The election of new mayors will mark the official start of a fresh mandate for municipal councils, reinforcing Togo’s decentralization process launched in 2019.