Low turnout for municipal elections in Togo
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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 been to cast their votes in the capital Lomé. Are voters boycotting the poll or just not interested?
Breakdown
- Polling stations in Lomé saw low turnout by mid-morning. 13s
- Some voters expressed pride in participating despite the low numbers. 41s
- The election took place in a tense political climate, with calls for protests from the M66 movement. 53s
- No incidents were reported at polling stations. 1m 5s
- It is uncertain if the low turnout is due to a boycott or a slow start. 1m 25s