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In solidarity with the churches of Togo, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, called today for a return to "constitutional sobriety" in the country, and emphasized the concern of the Council and of churches worldwide provoked by the constitutional crisis in the country.
"It is a gospel imperative for the churches in Togo to stand for what is just, noble, true and honourable to safeguard the people's right to be governed according to the constitution without manipulation," the general secretary stated. "It is a great tragedy that, while the continent is progressing towards the values of democracy and human dignity, the people of Togo are still being subjected to misrule and exploitation."
The comments came in the wake of international reactions to the appointment by the Togolese military of late president Gnassingbe Eyadema's son, Faure Eyadema, as leader earlier in the week.
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