Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Wadagni said he will prioritize jobs, basic services and security as he begins a seven-year term after winning 94% of the vote, officials said.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni.
- Securing more than 94% of the vote on April 12, Wadagni succeeded Patrice Talon, who stepped down after two terms in accordance with constitutional limits.
- The inauguration marks the start of Wadagni's seven-year constitutional term, with his running mate Mariam Chabi Talata taking the oath as Vice President in Porto-Novo.
- Addressing mounting security threats from jihadist groups in the Sahel, Wadagni pledged, "Benin will not yield to fear or complacency," while emphasizing job creation and social protection.
- Relations between Nigeria and Benin are defined by border security and trade, Vice President Shettima noted, as Wadagni committed to democratic norms, stating, "Power is never a personal privilege.
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Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete improvements in people's lives.
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