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Romuald Wadagni, the Finance Minister of Benin, has secured a landslide victory in the nation’s presidential election, according to provisional results released early Tuesday.
Data from the electoral commission (CENA) indicates that Wadagni captured 94 per cent of the vote, confirming his status as the clear favourite throughout the campaign.
Romuald Kossi Mbueke WADAGNI and Mariam CHABI TALATA: 4,252,347 votes, or 94.05% (winner).
Paul HOUNKPE and Rock Judicaël HOUNWANOU: 269,433 votes, or 05.95%.
The newly elected leader will succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon, who endorsed Wadagni during the race.
This transition marks a significant moment for the West African nation as it prepares for a new administration backed by the outgoing leadership’s political framework.
Here are the numbers:
Number of registered voters: 7,897,287
Number of actual voters: 4,640,354
Valid votes cast: 4,522,756
Invalid votes: 117,598
Participation rate: 58.75%
