Welcoming peaceful presidential election in Togo, Ban calls for continued calm atmosphere

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Mark Garten (file)

27 April 2015 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential election in Togo, which took place on Saturday.

“As Togo awaits the final results, the Secretary-General encourages all political leaders and segments of society to continue to maintain the peaceful atmosphere that has prevailed throughout the electoral process,” said a statement released by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson.

The statement urged all candidates and their supporters to resolve any disputes that might arise through established legal procedures.

Source: United Nations

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