As other contenders were sidelined (Johannes Dagnon) placated (Joseph Djogbénou – now National Assembly speaker) or removed (Olivier Boko jailed for 20 years) the path to a Wadagni succession was cleared with ruthless efficiency (AC Vol 65 No 12 Talon flirts with a third term &Vol 65 No 20 Talon turns on his allies)...
Another one-time ally now pursuing his own presidential ambitions is Joseph Djogbénou...
Formerly respected for its independence and rigour the Constitutional Court was brought to heel in 2018 when Talon installed justice minister and loyal acolyte Joseph Djogbenou as its president...
Once a respected and independent watchdog the Constitutional Court has been placed under the presidency of Joseph Djogbénou Talon's personal lawyer...