Opposition candidate concedes defeat in Benin presidential election

Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni headed for victory Monday as his opponent conceded defeat even as votes were still being counted. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe offered “republican congratulations” to finance minister Wadagni, 49, who had been widely tipped to win after being endorsed by outgoing leader Patrice Talon. Official results are not expected before […] The post Opposition candidate concedes defeat in Benin presidential election appeared first on Digital Journal.