Endorsement for the Togolese Presidential Election

On Thursday 4 February, Juche 99, the Togolese Republic will hold its presidential election. In these elections I will endorse, Kofi Yamgnane. I am endorsing Kofi Yamgnane because he recently drew controversy by meeting with the French consulate in the Togolese capital of Lome. He has served as the mayor of the French village of Saint-Coulitz. He also served as French Secretary of State from 1991-1993 and Minister of Finance from 1997-1999. He is most certainly the preferred candidate of current French president, Nicolas Sarkozy. I think that Togo should maintain a course that brings the west African nation closer to the French Republic. With further French influence in the nation, I believe that the Togolese Republic will benefit greatly. Although it is likely that current president, Faure Gnassingbe will win these elections, I will not oppose further rule of Gnassingbe. The Gnassingbe clan has ruled Togo since the 1960's, with Faure's father, General Gnassingbe Eyadema bringing much stability to the nation previously stricken by constant military coups and failed democratic regimes.