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Was Thomas Boni Yayi elected for a second term?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was appointed

  • He took power by force

Answer

Thomas Boni Yayi was elected for a second term as president of Benin in March 2011. Yayi was the incumbent president, having been elected in 2006. He was re-elected with 53.1% of the vote, defeating several other candidates. Yayi's victory was seen as a sign of stability in Benin, which has experienced a number of coups and political instability in recent years.
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