Vice President of Benin
The vice president of Benin is the second highest political position in Benin. The vice presidency was created by the 2019 amendments made to the Constitution of Benin.[1][2] The vice president is elected concurrently with the president in direct popular elections.
| Vice President of Benin | |
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| Vice président du Bénin | |
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| Appointer | Direct popular vote (two rounds if necessary)[1] |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Benin |
| Formation | November 2019[2] |
| First holder | Sourou-Migan Apithy |
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The vice presidency was created to ensure succession in case of a vacancy in the presidency. The vice president can have other tasks entrusted to them by the president.[1]
Vice presidents of Dahomey
| Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sourou-Migan Apithy | 1 August 1960 | 1963 | [3] |
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Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin | January 1964 | November 1965 | [4] |
Vice presidents of Benin
| Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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Mariam Chabi Talata | 24 May 2021 | present | [5] |
See also
References
- Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com). "Le Bénin se dote d'un vice-président | DW | 04.11.2019". DW.COM.
- "Révision de la Constitution au Bénin : ce qui va changer – Jeune Afrique". November 7, 2019.
- Alfonse, Dosu (January 26, 2017). Benin Republic, and Dahomey. Kingdom. Lulu Press, Inc. ISBN 9781365709937 – via Google Books.
- Lentz, Harris M. (February 4, 2014). Heads of States and Governments Since 1945. Routledge. ISBN 9781134264902 – via Google Books.
- "Election de Mariam Chabi Talata aux côtés du chef de l'Etat: Ce qui est attendu de la vice-présidente de la République". La Nation Bénin. 26 April 2021.
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