Legislative in Benin: the opposition wins more than 25% of the seats

Published on : 11/01/2023 – 23:35Modified : 11/01/2023 – 23:38

In Benin, the CENA, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, has published the provisional results of Sunday’s legislative elections. The opposition returns to the National Assembly following having been absent for 4 years. She gets just over 25% of the seats. The participation rate is 38.66%. “It’s a return to normal for Benin but the consequence is a lack of interest from Beninese vis-à-vis parliamentary activity”, explains analyst Steve Kponton.

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Editor: Célia Caracena