In Benin, President Patrice Talon secured an easy election victory last month due to the effective banning of opposition candidates. However, as Talon seeks a second term, accusations of tarnishing the country's democracy have surfaced. Even when Talon was elected in 2016, few could have predicted the current state of Benin's democracy. Described as a continent notorious for dictators and authoritarianism, Benin's turn towards autocracy is alarming. The Oba of Benin serves as the traditional ruler and custodian of cultural identity in the Edo community. This kingdom was once a vast empire in West Africa. Currently, the city's traditional, political, and administrative institutions appear to be controlled by the oba, chief, and trade unions. This troubling situation reflects a broader trend of democratic backsliding in West Africa. The political framework in Benin is described as a presidential representative democratic republic, with the president holding both head of state and government positions. \

In summary, Benin is currently facing challenges to its democracy as President Patrice Talon has been accused of banning opposition candidates and tarnishing the country's democracy. This trend towards autocracy is concerning, and even the traditional ruler, the O