Patrice Talon
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Patrice Talon (born 1 May 1958) is a Beninese politician, serving since 2016 as the President of Benin.
Quotes
[edit]- My mandate (as the President of Benin) will be a mandate of rupture, transition and reforms.
- "Businessman sworn in as Benin's president", 6 April 2016.
- I must admit that I am not at all pleased with the current state of electoral dynamics. It is damaging to our country’s image. However, this is no reason to call for reform of the party system, let alone the electoral code
- We want people throughout Benin to feel involved in the actions of a party, in the power of a party. Even if the party does not have a majority everywhere, it should have a sufficient presence everywhere
- Benin : President Patrice Talon rejects change to electoral law 6 November,2025
- I would like my words to be perceived in their sincerity, in their solemnity
- I have strengthened the constitution myself to stipulate that no one can serve more than two terms in their life.
- The next president of Benin will be my president, from my country, my family, my community and everything that is dear to me
- Benin’s President Talon rules out third term 04 November, 2025
- Our defense and security forces continue to be tested, but we have the means to keep these threats at bay
- We want to provide our youth with skills that meet market demands
- We have found our path, and it is irreversible
- Benin making daily strides – President Talon 22 November, 2024
- Money was not the main attraction for voters
- Those who govern have the responsibility to eradicate poverty
- Patrice Talon pledges to 'miraculously' change Benin in 5 years 13 August, 2024
- I am not considering impunity, I am not considering turning a blind eye to what happened, or pardoning or giving any amnesty
- Benin's President Patrice Talon sworn in 13 August, 2024
- We have the tools to end HIV transmission
