Union of Forces of Progress (Benin)
{{Short description|Former political party in Benin}}
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{{Infobox political party
| name = Union of Forces of Progress
| native_name = Union des Forces du Progrès
| colorcode = Red
| leader = Machioudi Dissou
| foundation = 30 April 1990
| country = Benin
| abbreviation = UFP
| predecessor = PRPB
| national = Chameleon Alliance
}}
The Union of Forces of Progress ({{langx|fr|Union des Forces du Progrès}}, UFP) was a political party in Benin.
History
The party was established on 30 April 1990 as a successor to the People's Revolutionary Party of Benin.David Lea & Annamarie Rowe (2001) A Political Chronology of Africa, Taylor & Francis, p34 It was initially led by Machioudi Dissou.Mathurin C Houngnikpo & Samuel Decalo (2012) Historical Dictionary of Benin, Scarecrow Press, p347
Although it did not contest the 1991 elections,[http://www.electionpassport.com/files/BJ/BJ.xlsx Results - Benin] Election Passport it joined the Chameleon Alliance for the 1995 elections.[http://www.electionpassport.com/files/BJ/BJ.pdf Benin] Election Passport The alliance received 1.5% of the vote, winning a single seat.Elections Today, October 1995, p30
References
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Category:Defunct political parties in Benin
Category:Political parties established in 1990
Category:Political parties disestablished in the 1990s
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