Opposition candidate concedes defeat in Benin election.
Paul Hounkpe, the opposition candidate, has accepted the results of the Benin presidential election. Romuald Wadagni won the election. This ends the election process and begins Wadagni’s presidency.
The election took place on April 12th. More than 8 million people voted. Romuald Wadagni and Paul Hounkpe were the main candidates. The Les Démocrates party did not take part in the election. This election replaced Patrice Talon as president of Benin.
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Highlights
Hounkpe Concedes Defeat
Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe accepted defeat to Romuald Wadagni.
Wadagni Wins Election
Romuald Wadagni won the presidential election in Benin.
Over 8 Million Voters
More than 8 million people voted in the election.
Election Replaced Talon
The election replaced the previous president, Patrice Talon.
Les Démocrates Absent
The Les Démocrates party did not participate in the election.