Joseph Djogbenou
Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou (born 20 March 1969), is a Beninese politician, lawyer and academic who is the current President of the Progressive Union for Renewal party.[1] Djogbénou was the President of the Constitutional Court of Benin from 7 June 2018 until his resignation on 12 July 2022.[2] He was the personal lawyer of Patrice Talon.[3] He was Minister of Justice between 2016 and 2018.[4]
Joseph Djogbenou | |
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| President of Progressive Union for Renewal | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bruno Amoussou |
| President of the Constitutional Court of Benin | |
| In office 8 June 2018 – 12 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Théodore Holo |
| Succeeded by | Razaki Amouda |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 7 April 2016 – 5 May 2018 | |
| President | Patrice Talon |
| Preceded by | Valentin Djènontin |
| Succeeded by | Sévérin Quenum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1969 Abomey, Dahomey |
| Political party | Progressive Union for Renewal |
| Alma mater | University of Abomey-Calavi |
| Profession | Lawyer |
References
- Aplogan, Jean-Luc (16 July 2022). "Bénin: Bruno Amoussou quitte la politique et laisse la présidence de l'UP à Joseph Djogbenou" [Benin: Bruno Amoussou leaves politics and leaves the presidency of the UP to Joseph Djogbenou]. Radio France Internationale (in French). Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- Aplogan, Jean-Luc (12 July 2022). "Bénin: le président de la Cour constitutionnelle Joseph Djogbénou démissionne" [Benin: President of the Constitutional Court Joseph Djogbénou resigns]. Radio France Internationale (in French). Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- Thantan, Maurice (13 July 2022). "Bénin : proche de Patrice Talon, Joseph Djogbénou rêve-t-il d'un retour en politique ?" [Benin: close to Patrice Talon, does Joseph Djogbénou dream of a return to politics?]. Jeune Afrique (in French). Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- "Benin suspends pharmacy body over 'fake drugs' scandal". Yahoo! News. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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