sentences:  He was Minister of Defense from 1996 to 1998, Minister of Culture and Communication from 1998 to 1999, and Minister of Trade, Crafts, and Tourism from 1999 to 2001.Adjovi ran in the December 2002 municipal election in Cotonou, Benin's largest city, as a candidate of the pro-government Movement, but he was defeated by former President Nicéphore Soglo in the election for Cotonou's 12th arrondissement.He congratulated Soglo on his victory.