Union for Democracy and National Solidarity
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The Union for Democracy and National Solidarity is an oppositional political party
in Benin
, part of the Star Alliance
.
In the parliamentary election
held on 30 March 2003, the Star Alliance won 3 out of 83 seats. The party's president, Sacca Lafia
, was its candidate in the March 2001 presidential election, receiving 1.20% of the vote and fifth place.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
, part of the Star Alliance
Star Alliance (Benin)
The Star Alliance is an oppositional political party in Benin, formed by the Builders and Managers of Freedom and Democracy, The Greens and the Union for Democracy and National Solidarity....
.
In the parliamentary election
Beninese parliamentary election, 2003
A parliamentary election was held in Benin in 30 March 2003. The 83 seats in the National Assembly of Benin were split between twelve parties and two main alliances....
held on 30 March 2003, the Star Alliance won 3 out of 83 seats. The party's president, Sacca Lafia
Sacca Lafia
Sacca Lafia is a Beninese politician, the President of the Union for Democracy and National Solidarity , and a former First Vice-President of the National Assembly of Benin....
, was its candidate in the March 2001 presidential election, receiving 1.20% of the vote and fifth place.