aug 24, 1956 - 2. Togostatut

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New "Constitution" for Togo
1. Third parliament "Assemblée legislative du Togo" (A.L.T.)
a) Greater participation of local politicians in the executive...
b) Establishment of a governmental and ministerial council (President of the Council of Ministers remained the French governor until 1958)
c) Equal secret suffrage for women and men
... can vote for Prime Minister (later Grunitzky through French manipulation)

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