Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has congratulated Benin’s former Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, following his inauguration as President of the Republic of Benin.
Dr. Forson joined other dignitaries in Cotonou for the historic swearing-in ceremony, where he represented John Dramani Mahama.
President Wadagni officially began his first seven-year term in office after succeeding Patrice Talon. Prior to his election, he served as Benin’s Finance Minister for a decade and was widely recognised for his role in managing the country’s economy.
In a Facebook post after the ceremony, Dr. Forson stated: “Congratulations to the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Romuald Wadagni. It was a privilege to represent President Mahama at this historic inauguration ceremony in Cotonou.”
The inauguration ceremony attracted high-level government officials and dignitaries from across Africa and beyond.
