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The Democrats (Benin)
The Democrats (French: Les Démocrates) is a political party in Benin. The party was registered in 2020 and won 28 seats in the National Assembly at the 2023 parliamentary election.[1] Ideologically on the left,[2] they are headed by former president Thomas Boni Yayi.[3]
The Democrats Les Démocrates | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | LD |
| Leader | Thomas Boni Yayi |
| President | Eric Houndété |
| Founder | Thomas Boni Yayi |
| Registered | 11 December 2020 |
| Split from | Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin |
| Headquarters | Cotonou, Benin |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National Assembly | 28 / 109 |
References
- ^ "Législatives 2023 au Bénin : liste des 109 députés élus selon les résultats provisoires par la CENA". Banouto (in French). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "'Bénin:démocratie en péril". Perspective Monde (in French). 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Bénin : une campagne électorale plus attractive". DW (in French). 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-01-12.