Union of Forces of Progress (Benin)

Union of Forces of Progress
Union des Forces du Progrès
AbbreviationUFP
LeaderMachioudi Dissou
Founded30 April 1990
Preceded byPRPB
National affiliationChameleon Alliance

The Union of Forces of Progress (French: Union des Forces du Progrès, UFP) was a political party in Benin.

History

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The party was established on 30 April 1990 as a successor to the People's Revolutionary Party of Benin.[1][2] It was initially led by Machioudi Dissou.[1]

Although it did not contest the 1991 elections,[3] it joined the Chameleon Alliance for the 1995 elections.[4] The alliance received 1.5% of the vote, winning a single seat.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mathurin C Houngnikpo & Samuel Decalo (2012) Historical Dictionary of Benin, Scarecrow Press, p347
  2. ^ David Lea & Annamarie Rowe (2001) A Political Chronology of Africa, Taylor & Francis, p34
  3. ^ Results - Benin Election Passport
  4. ^ Benin Election Passport
  5. ^ Elections Today, October 1995, p30


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