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Romuald Wadagni

Romuald Wadagni

Finance Minister of Benin; presidential candidate

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Notable Quotes

Wadagni on his relationship with Talon: 'It's a father-and-son relationship.'

Analyst Fiacre Vidjingninou: 'Ten years at the Finance Ministry have given him something rare in African politics: a quantified record — verifiable and difficult to dismantle in a serious debate.'

Stories

Benin's democratic model erodes as opposition is systematically excluded from elections

Rule Changes

Provisional winner of April 12 election with 66% of vote; expected to be inaugurated as president in May 2026

Benin held its presidential election on April 12 with only two candidates on the ballot after the main opposition party was barred from competing. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon, defeated Paul Hounkpè of the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin party with provisional results released April 13 showing Wadagni winning approximately 66% of the vote. Turnout remained depressed at roughly 27%, continuing a decade-long pattern of voter disengagement in restricted elections.

Updated Apr 13