President of the National Assembly (Togo)

In Togo, the President of the National Assembly leads and represents the Togolese National Assembly. The current President of the National Assembly has been Kodjo Adedze since 14 June 2024.

Role
In Togo, the President of the National Assembly has a primary role in organizing and conducting debates within the Assembly. They are elected for five years by the deputies in a secret ballot with two rounds; in the event of a tie, the oldest candidate is elected. After the election, the President convenes parliamentary sessions, sets the agenda, decides on the admissibility of bills, amendments, and requests for the creation of committees.

Moreover, the President opens and closes parliamentary sessions, grants and withdraws speaking rights among speakers, and can decide on disciplinary measures against certain parliamentarians. The President of the Assembly is also responsible for security within the Assembly, which means they can call in law enforcement within the Parliament in case of disturbances.

They are in charge of authenticating parliamentary acts; in case of suspicions of voting irregularities, the President can annul the vote and organize a new one. They are also responsible for the civil staff of the National Assembly and appoint its Secretary-General.

Finally, this role is responsible for representing the National Assembly to other Parliaments or in international relations.

List of presidents
Below is a list of office-holders: