The Democrats (Benin)

The Democrats
Les Démocrates
AbbreviationLD
LeaderThomas Boni Yayi
PresidentEric Houndété
FounderThomas Boni Yayi
FoundedJuly 2019
Registered11 December 2020
Split fromCowry Forces for an Emerging Benin
HeadquartersCotonou, Benin
IdeologySocial democracy
Democratic socialism
Anti-Talon
Political positionCentre-left to left-wing
International affiliationProgressive Alliance
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The Democrats (French: Les Démocrates, LD) is a political party in Benin founded and led by former president Thomas Boni Yayi. Ideologically, the party has been described as left-wing.