Romuald Wadagni commands 97% trader consensus as Benin's next president ahead of the April 12, 2026, single-round election, driven by his role as President Patrice Talon's long-serving finance minister and the ruling coalition's unanimous candidate since late 2025. Recent momentum solidified with Wadagni's March 27 campaign launch in the strategic North—targeting jihadist threats via pledged municipal police—and near-complete parliamentary endorsements, leaving only minor parties opposed. Paul Hounkpè trails at 2%, hampered by fragmented opposition after key rivals' disqualifications. Realistic challenges include a late opposition unification, court rulings on eligibility, or northern security escalations eroding incumbency advantages, though Talon's economic record bolsters Wadagni's path to outright victory.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedNext President of Benin
Next President of Benin
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Apr 12, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
97%
Paul Hounkpè
2%
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Apr 12, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
$6,807 Vol.
97%
Paul Hounkpè
$922 Vol.
2%
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 commands 97% trader consensus as Benin's next president ahead of the April 12, 2026, single-round election, driven by his role as President Patrice Talon's long-serving finance minister and the ruling coalition's unanimous candidate since late 2025. Recent momentum solidified with Wadagni's March 27 campaign launch in the strategic North—targeting jihadist threats via pledged municipal police—and near-complete parliamentary endorsements, leaving only minor parties opposed. Paul Hounkpè trails at 2%, hampered by fragmented opposition after key rivals' disqualifications. Realistic challenges include a late opposition unification, court rulings on eligibility, or northern security escalations eroding incumbency advantages, though Talon's economic record bolsters Wadagni's path to outright victory.
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
$7,729End 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 commands 97% trader consensus as Benin's next president ahead of the April 12, 2026, single-round election, driven by his role as President Patrice Talon's long-serving finance minister and the ruling coalition's unanimous candidate since late 2025. Recent momentum solidified with Wadagni's March 27 campaign launch in the strategic North—targeting jihadist threats via pledged municipal police—and near-complete parliamentary endorsements, leaving only minor parties opposed. Paul Hounkpè trails at 2%, hampered by fragmented opposition after key rivals' disqualifications. Realistic challenges include a late opposition unification, court rulings on eligibility, or northern security escalations eroding incumbency advantages, though Talon's economic record bolsters Wadagni's path to outright victory.
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
$7,729End Date
Apr 12, 2026Market Opened
Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Romuald Wadagni commands 97% trader consensus as Benin's next president ahead of the April 12, 2026, single-round election, driven by his role as President Patrice Talon's long-serving finance minister and the ruling coalition's unanimous candidate since late 2025. Recent momentum solidified with Wadagni's March 27 campaign launch in the strategic North—targeting jihadist threats via pledged municipal police—and near-complete parliamentary endorsements, leaving only minor parties opposed. Paul Hounkpè trails at 2%, hampered by fragmented opposition after key rivals' disqualifications. Realistic challenges include a late opposition unification, court rulings on eligibility, or northern security escalations eroding incumbency advantages, though Talon's economic record bolsters Wadagni's path to outright victory.
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