– Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out about the recent election in Benin
– Jonathan praised the outgoing leader Boni Yayi for respecting the will of the people
– Benin’s new president is multi-millionaire businessman Patrice Talon
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has released a statement about the presidential recent election the Benin Republic.
On his Facebook page, Jonathan praised the conduct of the election and the role of the administration of outgoing president Boni Yayi.
“Having followed the elections in the Republic of Benin very closely, I am very impressed with the orderly manner with which the administration of President Boni Yayi conducted those polls,” Jonathan said.
“They were adjudged peaceful, credible and transparent by local and international observers and President Yayi deserves commendation for providing the leadership that led to this outcome.”
Jonathan praised Benin’s outgoing president for respecting the people, as he did
Jonathan praised the Beninese people for their behvaiour during the election campaign, describing them as an example to the world of African democracy.
“I also congratulate the people of the Republic of Benin for their role in the election and for showing the world that the Republic of Benin and its citizens have come of age in the practice of democracy,” the former president said.
I especially wish to appreciate the incumbent Prime Minister of the Republic of Benin, Mr Lionel Zinsou, who was a candidate for president, for his exemplary conduct of conceding defeat and congratulating the choice of the people, Mr Patrice Talon, on his victory at the polls.
“Such a gesture by Prime Minister Zinsou is rare and should be applauded by all statesmen as the highest display of patriotism and maturity.”
Patrice Talon made his millions in the cotton trade
Zinsou has joined Jonathan as one of the few African leaders who respected the respective wills of their people and stood down after losing an election.
The winner of the presidential election, cotton magnate and businessman Patrice Talon, won with over 65% of the vote and Jonathan was full of praise for Benin’s new leader.
“I congratulate Mr Patrice Talon on his victory and wish him a successful and peaceful tenure after his swearing in even as I urge that there should be no victor or vanquished in this process,” Jonathan said.
“All the Beninoise people are winners and have cause to be proud of their nation.”
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