Benin’s President, Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon, has been re-elected for a second term of office.
Mr Talon garnered 86.36% votes, according to provisional results from Sunday’s presidential race.
His main contender, Alassane Soumanou, polled a total of 11.3 % votes while another opposition candidate, Corentin Kohou polled a total of 2.3% votes.
According to the Electoral Commission, voter participation in the April 11, 2021, stood at 50.17%.
The result awaits validation by Benin’s Constitutional court.
Mr Talon has, however, been accused of manipulating the elections in his favour.
The 62-year-old businessman and politician has been in power since April 6, 2016.

