Complex sentence: In late December 2002, the constitution of Togo was changed to remove term limits on the office of president; previously, presidents had been limited to two five-year terms, and Eyadéma would have therefore been forced to step down after the 2003 elections.
Split into simpler sentences: In late December 2002, the constitution of Togo was changed to remove term limits on the office of president. Previously, presidents had been limited to two five-year terms, and Eyadéma would have therefore been forced to step down after the 2003 elections.