Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Benin
Politics
Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election

Polls have closed in Benin, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win after being endorsed by former President Patrice Talon. Nearly eight million voters were eligible to cast ballots, and turnout will be a crucial factor following a lackluster campaign marked by voter apathy. Provisional results are expected on Tuesday.

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