Graduating as a jurist, Togoïmi was one of the few natives of the massif, other than Goukouni Oueddei, to have occupied a high position in the Chadian government.
Often referred to as very charismatic, during this period Togoïmi enjoyed an excellent reputation as an honest and ethical politician who transcended ethnic divisions.
[1] On 12 October 1998, he formed the Movement for Democracy and Justice in Chad (MDJT), a dissident rebel group that sought to overthrow the government, initially with the support of Libya.
[5] Operating initially from his power base in the Tibesti Mountains, the group waged a guerilla war against government forces.
[2] Mockhtar Wawa Dahab, a spokesman for the Chadian government, responded to the death by stating that it "ought to make it easier for peace to return to Chad".