Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.
Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.
Benin is voting for its next president. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris is in Cotonou, explaining what’s at stake.
Benin was voting for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in the West African country despite jihadist attacks in the north. Nearly eight million voters are eligible to cast ballots to choose a successor to Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two five-year terms and has endorsed Wadagni as his successor. Turnout will be a crucial factor after a lacklustre campaign hit by voter apathy. “We must vote to ensure...
Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years.
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.