The municipality of Toffo is facing political turbulence as several councilors move to challenge the leadership of Mayor Bibiane Soglo Adamazé.
On Tuesday, a group of elected officials submitted a formal letter to the prefect of the Atlantique region, requesting an extraordinary council session to organise a vote of no confidence against the mayor.
In the letter, the signatories criticised what they described as the mayor’s “lonely management” and highlighted “serious dysfunctions” in local governance.
They argue that certain municipal decisions have been taken in breach of Decree No. 2022-321 of 1 June 2022, which sets out the framework for internal regulations of municipal councils.
The councilors also raised concerns about a perceived “lack of transparency” and “abuse of power and authority,” which, they say, undermine the proper functioning of the municipal administration and erode confidence among members of the council.
“It is time to turn the page,” the letter stated, signalling a desire for a change in leadership at the municipal level.
Mayor Adamazé, who has served as the first municipal authority of Toffo, has not publicly responded to the allegations. Political observers note that the move reflects broader tensions in Benin’s local governance, where disagreements between elected council members and municipal executives can stall development projects and public services.
The proposed vote of no confidence, if approved, would trigger procedures to potentially replace the mayor, reshaping the political landscape in Toffo.
Municipal councilors emphasise that their initiative is aimed at restoring effective management, transparency, and trust in local government operations.
This development highlights the growing attention to accountability and procedural compliance in Benin’s municipal administrations.
The outcome of the extraordinary session, expected to be convened in the coming weeks, will test both the cohesion of Toffo’s council and the strength of local democratic mechanisms in the country.
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