Dahomeyan Democratic Party
The Dahomeyan Democratic Party (French: Parti Démocratique Dahoméen, PDD) was the sole legal political party in Dahomey from 1963 until 1965.
Dahomeyan Democratic Party Parti Démocratique Dahoméen | |
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| Founded | 1963 |
| Dissolved | 1965 |
| Headquarters | Porto-Novo, Dahomey |
| Ideology | African nationalism |
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History
The PDD was established in 1963 by Sourou-Migan Apithy and Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin following the overthrow of President Hubert Maga in a coup,[1] and replaced the Dahomeyan Unity Party as the country's sole legal party.[2] The party largely represented the interests of the Aja, Fon, Nago and Yoruba people of the south and central parts of the country.[1]
It won all 42 seats in the 1964 elections.[3] However, a coup in 1965 led to the party disbanding, with the three-party structure of the 1950s re-emerging. In December 1965 Christophe Soglo banned all political parties.[1]
Electoral history
National Assembly elections
| Election | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Sourou-Migan Apithy | 995,929 | 100% | 42 / 42 |
 42 |
1st |
Sole legal party |
References
- Mathurin C Houngnikpo & Samuel Decalo (2012) Historical Dictionary of Benin, Scarecrow Press, p284
- Houngnikpo & Decalo, p287
- Elections in Benin African Elections Database
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