LIBREVILLE, Benin — On August 7, 2026, Patrice Talon, the former President of Benin, was elected as the President of the Senate, as reported by Radio France Internationale. Louis Vlavonou, the former President of the National Assembly of Benin, was elected as Vice-President. Alassane Séïdou, the former Interior Minister, became the rapporteur, with Adidjath Mathys, the former Minister of Labor, as his alternate.
Talon’s election marks his return to politics through the Senate, a move that many had anticipated since he revised the Constitution in 2025.
The vote was conducted in secret and without opposition, as Talon was the sole candidate for the presidency of the Senate. He received 24 out of 25 votes, with one blank ballot and none against.
The returning officer, Charles Toko, announced the results, declaring Talon as the President of the Senate. Former President Boni Yayi, the founder of the opposition party Les Démocrates, was the only potential rival for Talon, but he did not secure enough support among the Senate members, who are not elected but appointed. Yayi did not contest the presidency, leading to Talon’s easy election.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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