Border restrictions impact businesses and residents amid Togo elections

As Togo braces for its crucial elections, businesses and residents along the Togo border are feeling the brunt of tightened restrictions on movement.

With the polling day looming, authorities have implemented stringent measures, impacting both commerce and personal travel.

From small traders to larger enterprises, the restrictions have dealt a blow to their operations, leading to financial losses and uncertainty about the future.

Residents and students who regularly traverse the border for various purposes, including education and employment, have been turned away, exacerbating their hardships

There is a collective desire for normalcy to return, allowing businesses to resume operations and residents to regain their freedom of movement.

Local authorities have assured residents and businesses that the restrictions are temporary and necessary to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections

However, they have also emphasised the importance of adhering to the measures until the situation stabilizes.