Benin set for presidential election with ‘foregone outcome’
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Benin set for presidential election with ‘foregone outcome’
- Benin is heading to a two-candidate presidential election between Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni (ruling coalition) and Paul Hounkpe (sole opposition candidate). The race is described by analysts as having a foregone outcome, with Wadagni the favorite due to broad support within the ruling bloc and civil society, and Hounkpe seen as low-profile.
- If no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round, a runoff will be held on May 10.
- The election occurs against a
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