The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), which focuses on fostering a culture of electoral accountability in Benin, has called for a structured stakeholder dialogue, an end to “political exclusion” and an inclusive civic space for fair and transparent political competition in the country. Currently, there are 28 female MPs in the country’s 109-seat Parliament and 87 female Councillors. While this represents a slight increase compared to the 2020 figures, the Electoral Platform said “there is room for an improvement” in political participation and representation of women, youths and Persons with Disability. The ECOWAS LTEOM led by Mr Serigne Ka, acting Head of the ECOWAS Election Assistance Division (EAD), is continuing consultations with the Benin political stakeholders and will be joined by Short-Term Observers before the Election Day. The Mission is supported by the Commission’s Technical Team led by Ambassador Abdel-Fatua Musah, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

Source: GNN Liberia April 06, 2026 10:40 UTC