Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race

Presidential candidate Paul Hounkpe of FCBE (Force Cauris pour un Benin Emergent) votes during the presidential election, at a polling station in Bopa, Benin April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

COTONOU, ⁠April ⁠13 (Reuters) - The sole ‌opposition candidate in Benin's ​presidential ⁠election, Paul ⁠Hounkpe, has conceded ⁠defeat ‌to ⁠finance minister ​Romuald ‌Wadagni in ⁠the ​presidential election ⁠held on Sunday, ​Benin state television reported ⁠on Monday.

(Reporting by Pulcherie ​Adjoha; ⁠Writing ​by ‌Robbie Corey-BouletEditing ​by Bate Felix)