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Patrice Talon

Patrice Talon

Outgoing President of Benin (2016–2026)

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Notable Quotes

When asked to pardon imprisoned opposition leader Reckya Madougou, Talon replied: 'I do not intend to pardon Reckya Madougou.'

Stories

Benin's democratic model erodes as opposition is systematically excluded from elections

Rule Changes

Stepping down after two terms; endorsed Wadagni as successor

Benin held its presidential election on April 12 with only two candidates on the ballot after the main opposition party was barred from competing. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon, faced Paul Hounkpè of the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin party in a contest whose outcome was never seriously in doubt. Polling stations in the economic capital Cotonou were sparsely attended.

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