The President of the Constitutional Court, lawyer Joseph Djogbénou, announced his resignation on Tuesday July 12. This very close to the Beninese head of state Patrice Talon will land in one of the two major political parties of the majority, six months before the legislative elections of January 8, 2023.
With our correspondent in Cotonou, Jean-Luc Aplogan
the press release announcing his resignation gives no reason. But no one in Cotonou thinks of a divorce. The resigning president is very loyal to President Patrice Talon. He was his personal lawyer before the latter’s election as head of the country in 2016, then his Minister of Justice before arriving at the head of the Constitutional Court. Considered too close to Patrice Talon, his judgments were always criticized by the opposition, who called him ” partisan president “.
His resignation comes one year from the end of his term as President of the Court.
Me Joseph Djogbénou has been received in audience in recent days by several personalities, including the Head of State. The Beninese make the link today, and consider that the man was saying goodbye, preparing for his departure.
His point of departure is known: he will join the Progressive Union party, the first political formation and support of President Patrice Talon. According to sources, he could play a major role in this party, currently led by a veteran of Beninese politics, Bruno Ammoussou, 83 years old. Also in the viewfinder the legislative elections of January 8, 2023. Joseph Djogbénou intends to participate, according to sources.