Union of Forces of Progress (Benin) explained

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

History

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. David Lea & Annamarie Rowe (2001) A Political Chronology of Africa, Taylor & Francis, p34
  2. Mathurin C Houngnikpo & Samuel Decalo (2012) Historical Dictionary of Benin, Scarecrow Press, p347
  3. http://www.electionpassport.com/files/BJ/BJ.xlsx Results - Benin
  4. http://www.electionpassport.com/files/BJ/BJ.pdf Benin
  5. Elections Today, October 1995, p30

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