Présidentielle au Bénin: Romuald Wadagni élu avec 94% des voix, selon des résultats provisoires
In Benin, Romuald Wadagni won the presidential election with 94% of the votes cast. The provisional results of Sunday's election were announced by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) on the night of Monday, April 13, to Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Romuald Wadagni, the ruling party's candidate, received 94% of the vote, while Paul Hounkpè, representing the moderate opposition and the FCBE party, garnered nearly 6%. The current Minister of Economy and Finance, 49, was elected in the first round for a seven-year term.
Paul Hounkpè did not wait for the provisional results from the CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) to concede defeat, reports our special correspondent in Cotonou, Magali Lagrange. The FCBE (Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent) candidate had already congratulated Patrice Talon's chosen successor in a press release. According to many observers, the outcome of the election was hardly in doubt.
The expected figure for voter turnout was nearly 59%, according to these provisional results. During the last presidential election in 2021, it was 50%, according to official figures, and Patrice Talon was re-elected with 86% of the vote.
The vote was able to take place throughout the country, the president of the CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) reassured. Sacca Lafia mentioned "attempts to disrupt the vote in certain northern localities," which the defense and security forces prevented, "ensuring the integrity of the vote." He offered no further details.
It is now up to the Constitutional Court to proclaim the final results.
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