Beninese parliamentary election, 2003

Beninese parliamentary election, 2003

A parliamentary election was held in Benin in 2003. The 83 seats in the National Assembly of Benin were split between twelve parties and two main alliances.

The pro-government Presidential Movement of President of Benin Mathieu Kérékou won a majority of 52 seats.

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