Patrice Talon

Quotes

• “My mandate (as the President of Benin) will be a mandate of rupture, transition and reforms.”
• “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”
• “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”

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Key dates

Born

1 May 1958

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Patrice

Gender

male

Citizenship

Benin

Place of birth

Ouidah

Spouse

Claudine Talon

Child

Karen

Occupation

President of the Republic of Benin

Position held

President of the Republic of Benin

Educated at

French Civil Aviation University

Political party

independent politician

Languages spoken

French

Religion

Catholic Church

Award

National Order of Burkina Faso

Image

Patrice Talon at USAID HQ (4) (cropped).jpg

Significant event

2025 Beninese coup attempt

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