Record number of presidential candidates in Benin
Published on March 4, 2016 at 12:39 PM by FACE OF MALAWI
On Sunday people in Benin are voting for their new president.
And the ballot papers are going to have to be long – as there are 33 candidates seeking to take over from President Thomas Yayi Boni.
And today is their last chance to appeal to voters as campaigning wraps up.
Here are a few pictures of supporters of some of the candidates:
Two of the country’s most influential businessmen are standing for president, including food magnate Ajavon Sebastien
The other influential businessman standing is cotton tycoon Patrice Talon
Current prime minister and investment banker Lionel Zinsou is standing for the ruling party
