Romuald Wadagni commands 99.4% trader consensus as Benin's next president following his landslide victory in the April 12, 2026, presidential election, capturing over 94% of votes in provisional results announced April 14 by the electoral commission. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè promptly conceded defeat, and the Constitutional Court confirmed Wadagni's win days later, solidifying the outcome amid limited opposition field due to prior electoral reforms under incumbent Patrice Talon, whose finance minister Wadagni served as the endorsed successor. This skin-in-the-game pricing reflects near-certainty ahead of inauguration, with reversal scenarios limited to extraordinary legal challenges or proven irregularities, none of which have materialized.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNext President of Benin
Next President of Benin
$36,599 Vol.
$36,599 Vol.
Apr 11, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
Yes
Paul Hounkpè
No
$36,599 Vol.
$36,599 Vol.
Apr 11, 2026
Romuald Wadagni
$24,985 Vol.
Yes
Paul Hounkpè
$11,613 Vol.
No
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 99.4% trader consensus as Benin's next president following his landslide victory in the April 12, 2026, presidential election, capturing over 94% of votes in provisional results announced April 14 by the electoral commission. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè promptly conceded defeat, and the Constitutional Court confirmed Wadagni's win days later, solidifying the outcome amid limited opposition field due to prior electoral reforms under incumbent Patrice Talon, whose finance minister Wadagni served as the endorsed successor. This skin-in-the-game pricing reflects near-certainty ahead of inauguration, with reversal scenarios limited to extraordinary legal challenges or proven irregularities, none of which have materialized.
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
$36,599End Date
Apr 12, 2026Market Opened
Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
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 99.4% trader consensus as Benin's next president following his landslide victory in the April 12, 2026, presidential election, capturing over 94% of votes in provisional results announced April 14 by the electoral commission. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè promptly conceded defeat, and the Constitutional Court confirmed Wadagni's win days later, solidifying the outcome amid limited opposition field due to prior electoral reforms under incumbent Patrice Talon, whose finance minister Wadagni served as the endorsed successor. This skin-in-the-game pricing reflects near-certainty ahead of inauguration, with reversal scenarios limited to extraordinary legal challenges or proven irregularities, none of which have materialized.
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
$36,599End Date
Apr 12, 2026Market Opened
Mar 19, 2026, 7:17 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
Romuald Wadagni commands 99.4% trader consensus as Benin's next president following his landslide victory in the April 12, 2026, presidential election, capturing over 94% of votes in provisional results announced April 14 by the electoral commission. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè promptly conceded defeat, and the Constitutional Court confirmed Wadagni's win days later, solidifying the outcome amid limited opposition field due to prior electoral reforms under incumbent Patrice Talon, whose finance minister Wadagni served as the endorsed successor. This skin-in-the-game pricing reflects near-certainty ahead of inauguration, with reversal scenarios limited to extraordinary legal challenges or proven irregularities, none of which have materialized.
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