Republican Bloc
The Republican Bloc (French: Bloc Républicain) is a political party in Benin, led by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané.[2] In the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election, the party came in second, winning 36 of 83 seats in the National Assembly.[3] Both the Republican Bloc and the majority-winning Progressive Union are allied with President Patrice Talon.[3]
National party headquarters
Republican Bloc Bloc Républicain | |
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| Abbreviation | BR |
| Leader | Abdoulaye Bio Tchané |
| Founded | 8 December 2018 |
| Ideology | Social liberalism[1] |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | Liberté – Travail – Prospérité |
| National Assembly | 36 / 83
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| Website | |
| www | |
Electoral history
Parliamentary elections
| Year | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 502,411 | 44% | 36 / 83 |
 36 |
2nd |
References
- Ahéhéhinnou, F. Aubin (2020-09-27). "BR renforce ses militants sur ses fondements idéologiques". 24 Heures au Bénin (in French). Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- "Notre Bureau Exécutif National — Bloc Républicain". Blocrepublicain.co. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- Live. "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
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