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Ministry of Justice (Togo)

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Togo oversees institutions and bodies such as the following:

  • Center for the Training of the Professions of Justice (CFPJ)
  • National Commission of OHADA
  • Courts and tribunals
  • Interministerial commission for drafting initial and periodic reports on human rights
  • National human rights institutions, civil society organizations and the public and private media
  • Humanitarian law

The following responsibilities are assigned to the Minister of Justice and Human Rights:

  • General inspectorate of judicial and penitentiary services
  • The person responsible for public procurement;
  • The public procurement commission;
  • The commission of control of the public markets

List of ministers (Post-1960 upon achieving independence)

  • Sylvanus Olympio (1960–1961)
  • Andre Kuevidjen (1963–1966)
  • Leonidas Kouassi (1967)
  • Kléber Dadjo (1967–1969)
  • Janvier Chango (1969–1974)
  • Nanamalé Gbégbéni (1974–1977)
  • Issa Sama (1977–1978)
  • Bibi Yao Savi de Tove (1978–1980) [1st female]
  • Akanyi Awunyo Kodjovi (1980–1982)
  • Ayivi Mawuko Ajavon (1982–1986)
  • Anani Mawugbe (1986–1987)
  • Kpotivi Tevi Djidjogbe Lacle (1987–1989)
  • Bitokotipou Yagninim (1990)
  • Koami Kuma Alfred Tordjo (1991–1992)
  • Arégba Polo (1993)
  • Kangni Gabriel Akakpovie (1994)
  • Elliott Latévi-Atcho Lawson (1995–1996)
  • Stanislaus Somolu Baba (1997–1999) [Bitokotipou Yagninim, 1998]
  • Seye Memene (1999–2002)
  • Katari Foli-Bazi (2002–2005)
  • Tchessa Abi (2005–2009)
  • Kokou Tozoun (2009–2011)
  • Tchitchao Tchalim (2011–2014)
  • Kofi Esaw (2014–2017)
  • Pius Agbetomey (2017–present)

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