The Santé du Peuple party, led by Dr. Georges William-Kouessan, has expressed satisfaction with a letter sent by the ECOWAS Court of Justice to Togo's Minister of Justice on October 23, 2026. The letter demands the execution of the court's judgment rendered on January 29, 2026, which deemed the country's constitutional change two years ago as unconstitutional. This judgment has been a point of contention in Togo's ongoing political crisis.
The Santé du Peuple party has long been advocating for a return to the 1992 constitutional order, ever since the "forfaiture" of May 6, 2024. The party welcomes the ECOWAS Court's determination to enforce its decision and bring Togolese authorities to honor their community commitments. This development is seen as a significant step towards resolving the country's political impasse.
In a statement dated October 30, 2026, the Santé du Peuple party commended the ECOWAS Court for its resolve to uphold the rule of law. The party, however, cautioned the Togolese authorities against engaging in a "bras de fer" (a game of strength or a deadlock) and emphasized that no academic colloquium can resolve the crisis. The party urged the authorities to take necessary measures for a swift and peaceful return to the 1992 constitutional order.
The ECOWAS Court's judgment of January 29, 2026, has been a subject of debate in Togo, with the government seemingly reluctant to implement it. The court's letter to the Minister of Justice has revived the issue, with many stakeholders calling for a resolution to the crisis. The Santé du Peuple party is among those pushing for a return to the 1992 constitution, which they believe is the only way to restore stability and legitimacy to the government.
Dr. Georges William-Kouessan, President of the Santé du Peuple party, emphasized that any dialogue or discussion on the country's future must begin with a return to the 1992 constitution. The party's stance is clear: they will continue to advocate for a return to the original constitutional order, and they expect the authorities to take concrete steps towards achieving this goal.
The Togolese government has been criticized for its handling of the crisis, with many accusing it of attempting to sidestep the ECOWAS Court's judgment. The Santé du Peuple party and other stakeholders are urging the government to respect the court's decision and work towards a peaceful resolution. The situation remains tense, with many watching to see how the authorities will respond to the ECOWAS Court's letter.
The Santé du Peuple party's statement concluded by reiterating their commitment to promoting democracy and the rule of law in Togo. They called on the authorities to prioritize the country's stability and legitimacy by implementing the ECOWAS Court's judgment and returning to the 1992 constitutional order. The party's stance is clear, and they will continue to push for a resolution to the crisis.
Key points
- The Santé du Peuple party welcomes the ECOWAS Court's letter to the Minister of Justice, urging the Togolese authorities to execute the court's judgment and return to the 1992 constitutional order.
- The party cautions against using academic colloquiums to resolve the crisis, emphasizing that a return to the 1992 constitution is the only way forward.
- The ECOWAS Court's judgment of January 29, 2026, deemed the country's constitutional change two years ago as unconstitutional, sparking a renewed debate on Togo's political crisis.
