Romuald Wadagni's commanding trader consensus at 97% trader consensus stems from his position as the ruling coalition's anointed successor to President Patrice Talon, bolstered by the coalition's sweep of all 109 parliamentary seats in January 2026 elections that sidelined opposition parties. With the April 12 presidential vote approaching, Wadagni launched his northern campaign on March 27, pledging economic growth and anti-jihadist municipal police, while recent endorsements like Chabi Yayi's further consolidate his base amid a fragmented opposition led solely by Paul Hounkpè of the FCBE. Realistic challenges include a late opposition surge, court rulings on electoral eligibility, or security disruptions, though structural advantages favor continuity in this single-round or potential runoff contest.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedNext President of Benin
Next President of Benin
NEW
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Apr 12, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
97%
Paul Hounkpè
3%
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NEW
Apr 12, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
$6,916 Vol.
97%
Paul Hounkpè
$976 Vol.
3%
Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Benin on 12 April 2026, with a potential runoff to be held within 15 days if no candidate secures an absolute majority.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Romuald Wadagni's commanding trader consensus at 97% trader consensus stems from his position as the ruling coalition's anointed successor to President Patrice Talon, bolstered by the coalition's sweep of all 109 parliamentary seats in January 2026 elections that sidelined opposition parties. With the April 12 presidential vote approaching, Wadagni launched his northern campaign on March 27, pledging economic growth and anti-jihadist municipal police, while recent endorsements like Chabi Yayi's further consolidate his base amid a fragmented opposition led solely by Paul Hounkpè of the FCBE. Realistic challenges include a late opposition surge, court rulings on electoral eligibility, or security disruptions, though structural advantages favor continuity in this single-round or potential runoff contest.
Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Benin on 12 April 2026, with a potential runoff to be held within 15 days if no candidate secures an absolute majority.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ET
Volume
$7,892End Date
Apr 12, 2026Market Opened
Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Benin on 12 April 2026, with a potential runoff to be held within 15 days if no candidate secures an absolute majority.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Romuald Wadagni's commanding trader consensus at 97% trader consensus stems from his position as the ruling coalition's anointed successor to President Patrice Talon, bolstered by the coalition's sweep of all 109 parliamentary seats in January 2026 elections that sidelined opposition parties. With the April 12 presidential vote approaching, Wadagni launched his northern campaign on March 27, pledging economic growth and anti-jihadist municipal police, while recent endorsements like Chabi Yayi's further consolidate his base amid a fragmented opposition led solely by Paul Hounkpè of the FCBE. Realistic challenges include a late opposition surge, court rulings on electoral eligibility, or security disruptions, though structural advantages favor continuity in this single-round or potential runoff contest.
Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Benin on 12 April 2026, with a potential runoff to be held within 15 days if no candidate secures an absolute majority.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the individual who is formally declared elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election.
To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected as President of Benin following the 2026 presidential election. Any acting, interim, or caretaker President will not count toward the resolution of this market.
If no such President is elected by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Benin and the relevant electoral authorities of Benin, including the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (https://www.cena.bj/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$7,892End Date
Apr 12, 2026Market Opened
Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Romuald Wadagni's commanding trader consensus at 97% trader consensus stems from his position as the ruling coalition's anointed successor to President Patrice Talon, bolstered by the coalition's sweep of all 109 parliamentary seats in January 2026 elections that sidelined opposition parties. With the April 12 presidential vote approaching, Wadagni launched his northern campaign on March 27, pledging economic growth and anti-jihadist municipal police, while recent endorsements like Chabi Yayi's further consolidate his base amid a fragmented opposition led solely by Paul Hounkpè of the FCBE. Realistic challenges include a late opposition surge, court rulings on electoral eligibility, or security disruptions, though structural advantages favor continuity in this single-round or potential runoff contest.
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