Togo names six prefects, including four military officers

Six prefectures receive new leaders

Faure Gnassingbé has appointed six prefects, comprising four senior officers of the Togolese Armed Forces and two civilian officials, according to 24 Heure Info. The outlet said the appointments were approved by the Council of Ministers.

Colonel Djossou Agossa Essevi was named prefect of Avé, while Colonel Akanya Kodjo was appointed to lead Bas-Mono. Colonel Pidassa Bakai will head Est-Mono, and Colonel Fiaofia Kodjo was selected for Kloto.

The civilian appointees are Lare Dimbodjo, named prefect of Wawa in the Plateaux region, and Ayé Kokouvi Dodji, appointed prefect of Yoto in the Maritime region.

Latest cabinet meeting

In a separate report on the government’s latest cabinet proceedings, iciLome said the Council of Ministers met on 22 October 2026 under Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The available report does not establish that the six prefect appointments were approved at that particular meeting.