Well, even if the elections are tense, each candidate’s campaign is very entertaining and joyful. I’ve seen different vans almost everyday going around the city, in Cotonou with loud music, people dancing and shouting the glory of their chosen candidate, football tournament etc…

So one day, on my way from home to work, I started counting  posters of candidates that I’ll see and well… It was not that easy to do. There are no more commercial billboards in Cotonou. Bye bye beer or telecommunication adds, and hello to the candidates.

I’ve also spent a day with the “Young Ajavon Team”,  they are young, full of hope, and determined to be heard. Some are worried about the elections and fear corruption. Most of the Beninese I’ve spoken to told me that it could be anybody but not Zinsou and I asked why? Is it because he is half french? or because he once said that Africa belongs to Europe? And they would tell me because « We want someone that understand us and would be able to defend us!”

The race started ABT, Ajavon, Talon and Zinsou are the favorites among the 33 candidates.  Let see if the Beninese voice is louder than corruption.. oops !