Joseph Djogbenou Explained

Joseph Djogbenou
Office:President of Progressive Union for Renewal
Term Start:16 July 2022
Predecessor:Bruno Amoussou
Office1:President of the Constitutional Court of Benin
Term Start1:8 June 2018
Term End1:12 July 2022
Predecessor1:Théodore Holo
Successor1:Razaki Amouda
Office2:Minister of Justice
Term Start2:7 April 2016
Term End2:5 May 2018
Predecessor2:Valentin Djènontin
Successor2:Sévérin Quenum
President2:Patrice Talon
Birth Date:20 March 1969
Birth Place:Abomey, Dahomey
Party:Progressive Union for Renewal
Alma Mater:University of Abomey-Calavi
Profession:Lawyer

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bénin: Bruno Amoussou quitte la politique et laisse la présidence de l'UP à Joseph Djogbenou. fr. Benin: Bruno Amoussou leaves politics and leaves the presidency of the UP to Joseph Djogbenou. Jean-Luc. Aplogan. Radio France Internationale. 16 July 2022. 31 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Bénin: le président de la Cour constitutionnelle Joseph Djogbénou démissionne. fr. Benin: President of the Constitutional Court Joseph Djogbénou resigns. Jean-Luc. Aplogan. Radio France Internationale. 12 July 2022. 31 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Bénin : proche de Patrice Talon, Joseph Djogbénou rêve-t-il d'un retour en politique ?. fr. Benin: close to Patrice Talon, does Joseph Djogbénou dream of a return to politics?. Maurice. Thantan. Jeune Afrique. 13 July 2022. 31 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Benin suspends pharmacy body over 'fake drugs' scandal. Yahoo! News. 15 March 2018. 31 January 2023.