Opposition to Challenge Presidential Vote
From Times Wire Reports
Togo President Gen. Gnassingbe Eyadema was declared winner of the presidential election. Opposition parties promised to challenge the vote, which leading international observers boycotted on the grounds that its setup made a fair outcome unlikely. Eyadema received 57.32%, while Bob Akitani, the top challenger, received 34.14%, the election commission said.
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