Togo municipals: Youth group, partners call for calm, national cohesion.

 The appeal for appeasement, restraint and forgiveness, in a context of persistent social tensions in the West African nation, is the substance of a joint release the body issued in Lome, on Monday, July 14, 2025. 

The statement, which is a reminder of the collective responsibility of all to preserve peace, was issued three days to the polls and signed by the General Coordinator of CDJ, Charles Adjanla. 

In a statement, the CJD underscored its resolve to mediation and advocacy between authorities and the population, while emphasising the crucial need to preserve national unity in the face of differences.

Officials of CJD and its partners firmly rejected any attempt to politically exploit the current socio-economic challenges to fuel tension in the country. 

"Togo, whatever the differences of opinion or analysis, must, under no circumstances, become the scene of violent demonstrations likely to harm its business climate," the statement warned, stressing that stability remains an essential condition for attracting the investments necessary for the country's development.

The CJD, through the statement, urged citizens to, more than ever before, stay united, uphold the ideals of living together and peace and renounce all acts of violence. 

This, they noted, is the only condition to allow the Togolese private sector to prosper and to support the State in its policy of employment, seeking opportunities, creating jobs and promoting inclusive growth.

The organisation also referred to key periods in Togolese economic history, including the emblematic role of the "Benz chicks" in the 70s and 80s and the strategic importance of the Autonomous Port of Lomé, while calling for the exploration of new promising sectors to meet current challenges.

After the rallying call for restraint nationwide ahead of the elections, the CJD also plans holding a citizens' meeting for exchanges on the eve of the polls. 

The meeting is on the theme: "Togo between social tensions and the duty to preserve a climate favourable to socio-economic development".

By Doh Bertrand on special assignment in Lome, Togo