Agbeyome Kodjo

prime minister of Togo

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Agbeyome Kodjo is a Togolese politician who served as prime minister of Togo. He was a presidential candidate in the 2020 election, challenging incumbent Faure Gnassingbé. Kodjo, representing a coalition of opposition parties, secured approximately 19 percent of the vote. He contested the election results, citing allegations of fraud, but the Constitutional Court upheld Gnassingbé's victory. Prior to his presidential bid, Kodjo held various government positions, including prime minister.12

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Togo
Faure Gnassingbé’s presidency
…again representing the ANC, and Agbeyome Kodjo, a former prime minister who had the backing of a new coalition of opposition parties. Gnassingbé was declared the winner with more than 70 percent of the vote; he was followed by Kodjo, who won about 19 percent. Citing allegations of electoral fraud,…
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…again representing the ANC, and Agbeyome Kodjo, a former prime minister who had the backing of a new coalition of opposition parties. Gnassingbé was declared the winner with more than 70 percent of the vote; he was followed by Kodjo, who won about 19 percent. Citing allegations of electoral fraud,…
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Faure Gnassingbé
Presidency
His nearest challenger, Agbeyome Kodjo, contested the results with the Constitutional Court, citing allegations of electoral fraud. The court, however, upheld Gnassingbé’s victory.
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His nearest challenger, Agbeyome Kodjo, contested the results with the Constitutional Court, citing allegations of electoral fraud. The court, however, upheld Gnassingbé’s victory.
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