Benin commemorates on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the 63rd anniversary of its attainment of national and international sovereignty. As part of the festivities, former president Nicéphore Soglo sent a concise message to the Beninese people.
Through a message posted on his Facebook Page, the former president of Benin and vice president of the forum of former heads of state and government in Africa addressed his compatriots. He posted, ‘On this special day for our country, let us take the time to reflect on the value of independence. A very good day to all.’
This concise message from the first president of the era of democratic renewal in Benin undoubtedly reflects the depth of his disaffection for the current governance. It is important to note that the political context in which the official celebrations of this 63rd anniversary are taking place is characterized by a profound political crisis. Before Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, former president Boni Yayi invited the Beninese people to prayer and meditation in his message.
