Togolese Prime Minister Gilbert Houngbo (photo) on Wednesday tendered resignation of his government to make way for the formation of a new governing team following the presidential inauguration.
According to an official communique, President Faure Gnassingbe, who won the March 4 elections and were recently sworn in, praised Houngbo for the "immense work he has accomplished at the head of the government."
President Gnassingbe also asked Houngbo to "ensure the expedition of current affairs until the nomination of a new prime minister."
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