From Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that a movement has emerged seeking to prevent President Thomas Boni Yayi from seeking a third term in office.

The Red Wednesday movement organizers said they have been joined by allies throughout the country, as they always dress in red every Wednesday to send a peaceful but clear message of discontent with the government.

Sources disclosed that President Yayi has tried to get parliament to take up the issue of constitutional reform. Although he has made no explicit announcement about amending term limits, but Red Wednesday organizers believe that is the reason for his interest in the project.

One of them is Dieudonne Lokossou and he said, “Red Wednesday is a movement that is not happy with the manner that democracy is being implemented in Benin. So we have decided to wear red to show our disappointment.”

Furthermore, it was gathered that Red Wednesday members say they are fed up with what they describe as a lack of opportunity in Benin, whose economy is dominated by cotton production.

One of the main organizers of the Red Wednesday Movement is Joseph Djobgenou, a lawyer for one of the business mogul in the country, Talon.

Sources revealed that Talon used to be President Yayi’s ally, but according to the president, Talon became upset with him when he wanted to use lucrative state contracts to grow his fortune, and the contracts were canceled. But from his own side, Talon said he separated with the president when he discovered his intention to go for third term in 2016.

Furthermore, a coup which was faulted in March was said to have involved Talon’s associate. A lawyer for Talon, Joseph Djogbenou, has played a key role in organizing the Red Wednesday protests.

Lydie Boka, manager of the risk analysis firm Strategico, said it was likely that Talon would be able to create more headaches for the president if he wanted.

"The fact is that Talon is a guy who hates Yayi.  It’s reciprocal," he said. "And France allows Talon to be here, and France tells Yayi, ‘Leave him alone,’ more or less."

The animosity between the two men may have influenced Yayi’s decision to sack his government last week, Boka said. In a new Cabinet announced this week, several prominent Talon supporters were removed, while officials who have been vocal in their support of Yayi stayed on.