However, constitutional reforms adopted in April 2024 reduced the president's powers, made the role more ceremonial, and moved the country towards a more parliamentary system.

While the role became ceremonial, the president is still the commander-in-chief of the Togolese Armed Forces and still has the power to appoint or dismiss the prime minister.

— to respect and to defend the Constitution that the Togolese people have freely given themselves; — to loyally fulfil the high functions that the Nation has confided in us.

[10] The Government convokes the electoral body within sixty (60) days of the opening of the vacancy for the election of a new president of the Republic.

In 2006, a new Presidential Palace, financed by China, was inaugurated by President Faure Gnassingbé on the outskirts of Lomé.