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Togo's new PM takes office

Xinhua, June 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Togo's new Prime Minister Selom Komi Klassou took office on Wednesday after a power handover ceremony, official media reported.

In his inaugural speech, Klassou said that he will endeavor to take inspiration from former Prime Minister Ahoomey-Zunuway who has found a solution to satisfying the needs of Togolese people.

He also said that he expected a full implementation of the political program that helped Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe secure a third term in general elections in April this year.

"The people are in expectation, (and) we now have to get to work," Klassou said.

President Gnassingbe appointed Klassou on June 5 to succeed Ahoomey-Zunu, who resigned on May 22, to be the new prime minister of Togo.

Klassou is a key member of the ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) and has been the senior vice-president of the national assembly since 2007. Endi