"Money was not the main attraction for voters"

"Those who govern have the responsibility to eradicate poverty"

"I am not considering impunity, I am not considering turning a blind eye to what happened, or pardoning or giving any …"

"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…"

"We want people throughout Benin to feel involved in the actions of a party, in the power of a party. Even if the part…"

"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 dea…"

"Our defense and security forces continue to be tested, but we have the means to keep these threats at bay"