In Benin, the Constitutional Court has dismissed key requests from the defense team representing Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, both former close associates of President Patrice Talon.

The defense had challenged the trial procedures adopted by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), questioning its jurisdiction and fairness in handling the case.

However, the Constitutional Court ruled against these objections, allowing CRIET to proceed with the high-profile trial.

The case has stirred political and legal debates in Benin, with observers watching closely for its potential impact on the country’s justice system and political climate.