Romuald Wadagni congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as Brazil’s president, won with 51.74% of the vote according to the Superior Electoral Court. The Beninese head of state wished him success in his fourth term and praised his commitment to dialogue, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.
Beninese President Romuald Wadagni sent his “warm congratulations” to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday 27 October 2026 for his re-election as president of Brazil, in a message published on the social media platform X. He wished him every success in continuing his work in the service of the Brazilian people and his commitment to a “fairer, more united and dialogue-oriented” world.
Lula was re-elected on Sunday 25 October with 51.74% of the votes cast, according to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court. He faced senator Flávio Bolsonaro and thereby secured a fourth term at the helm of Brazil, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hailed the Brazilian president’s victory. Foreign leaders congratulating Lula notably referred to the partnership between Europe and Brazil, progressivism and the shared priorities of the Global South.
