2003 Togolese presidential election explained

Country:Togo
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1998 Togolese presidential election
Previous Year:1998
Next Election:2005 Togolese presidential election
Next Year:2005
Image1:President Gnassingbé Eyadéma of Republic of Togo, West Africa.jpg
Nominee1:Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Party1:Rally of the Togolese People
Popular Vote1:1,345,159
Percentage1:57.79%
Nominee2:Emmanuel Bob-Akitani
Party2:Union of Forces for Change
Popular Vote2:784,102
Percentage2:33.69%
President
Before Election:Gnassingbé Eyadéma
After Election:Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Before Party:Rally of the Togolese People
After Party:Rally of the Togolese People

Presidential elections were held in Togo on 1 June 2003. The result was a victory for incumbent President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who received 58% of the vote.[1] The opposition Union of Forces for Change released their own results figures, claiming that Emmanuel Bob-Akitani had received 71% of the vote and Eyadéma just 10%.[2]

Results

Gnininvi withdrew his candidacy in May but remained on the ballot paper.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elections in Togo. African Elections Database.
  2. Web site: Togolese Republic presidential election of 1 June 2003. Psephos – Adam Carr's Election Archive.