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Benin's Electoral Commission Approves Five Candidates for Participation in Presidential Elections: Reports

Benin's Electoral Commission Approves Five Candidates for Participation in Presidential Elections: Reports

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Benin's Electoral Commission Approves Five Candidates for Participation in Presidential Elections: ReportsIncumbent President Patrice Talon is ineligible... 15.10.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Benin's Electoral Commission Approves Five Candidates for Participation in Presidential Elections: ReportsIncumbent President Patrice Talon is ineligible due to constitutional term limits, media reported.The ruling coalition's candidate is Romuald Wadagni, the current Minister of State, Economy and Finance. Benin's leading opposition party, the Democrats, is represented by Renaud Vignilé Agbodjo, a lawyer. The electoral commission has submitted the list of candidates to the Constitutional Court, which is expected to decide on their inclusion on the ballot this coming November.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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