Free elections were reestablished in 1991, and Kérékou was defeated by Nicéphore Soglo, Soglo however lost the 1996 election to Kérékou and he remained in power despite allegations of electoral fraud in the 2001 election.
Free elections were reestablished in 1991. Kérékou was defeated by Nicéphore Soglo. Soglo however lost the 1996 election to Kérékou. He remained in power despite allegations of electoral fraud in the 2001 election.