Benin's Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes - Reuters
Benin's Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"I concede defeat."
— Paul Hounkpe , Politician
"acknowledging Wadagni's uncontestable lead."
— Paul Hounkpe , Politician
"The best is to come for Benin. My wish is to see a great and powerful Benin in which everyone finds their place."
— Patrice Talon , Politician
"Fulfil their duty… to turn a page in the country’s history."
— Paul Hounkpe , Politician
"Les mécontents n'ont pas disparu. La tension et la frustration restent fortes."
— Rufin Godjo , Other
Key People
Patrice Talon is the outgoing President of Benin who survived a coup attempt.
Paul Hounkpe is a candidate from the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin and critiques the current government's economic policies.
Paul Hounkpè is the sole rival of Romuald Wadagni in the presidential election.
Romuald Wadagni is the Finance Minister and the candidate of the ruling coalition in Benin's presidential campaign.
Rufin Godjo is an expert in electoral processes providing analysis of the election environment.
Sacca Lafia is the president of the electoral commission in Benin.
Benin's finance minister seeking a mandate in the upcoming election.
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Romuald Wadagni, Benin's Finance Minister, achieved a decisive victory in the April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of the vote. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat.
Romuald Wadagni, Benin's Finance Minister, secured a landslide victory in the April 12 presidential election, obtaining over 94% of the vote. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat.
Romuald Wadagni, Benin's Finance Minister, achieved a resounding victory in the April 12 presidential election, securing over 94% of the vote. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat.
Polls have closed in Benin, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to emerge victorious in a presidential election after being endorsed by the former president. Nearly eight million voters were eligible to cast ballots.
Romuald Wadagni, Benin's Finance Minister, secured a landslide victory in the April 12 presidential election, obtaining over 94% of the vote, according to provisional results from the electoral commission.
Le Bénin a entamé le dépouillement des votes pour l'élection présidentielle, avec le ministre des Finances Romuald Wadagni comme grand favori pour succéder à Patrice Talon.
Romuald Wadagni, Benin's Finance Minister, secured a landslide victory in the April 12 presidential election, obtaining over 94% of the vote, with voter turnout at 58.78%. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat.
Les Béninois se sont rendus aux urnes pour élire leur président, avec Romuald Wadagni, soutenu par la mouvance présidentielle, et Paul Hounkè, candidat des Forces cauris pour un Bénin émergent (FCBE).
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