Kpatcha Gnassingbé, the former Minister of Defense and half-brother of the current president Faure Gnassingbé, has returned to Lomé after a medical evacuation to Libreville. He was hospitalized at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital for consolidation treatment, and his doctor expresses hope for an upcoming release.
A resounding announcement is shaking the Togolese political scene as Kpatcha Gnassingbé, the half-brother of the incumbent president Faure Gnassingbé, has returned to Lomé, the capital of Togo. The former Minister of Defense, who had been incarcerated for 14 years on charges of “threat to state security,” was recently evacuated to Libreville, Gabon, for health reasons. This evacuation had sparked speculation about his health condition and the evolution of his legal status.
In 2009, Kpatcha Gnassingbé was accused of plotting against his half-brother, President Faure Gnassingbé. His return to Lomé comes with hospitalization at the military wing of the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital, where he is currently receiving consolidation treatment, as explained by his attending physician. This medical decision underscores the intention to ensure Kpatcha Gnassingbé’s health while opening up possibilities for a potential release.
The doctor overseeing Kpatcha Gnassingbé’s care has expressed confidence in his patient’s potential release in the near future. This news has sparked discussions in the country, both within political circles and among the Togolese population, who are closely following the developments surrounding this emblematic figure.
