Vice President of Benin

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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
Vice président du Bénin
since 24 May 2021
AppointerDirect popular vote (two rounds if necessary)[1]
Term length5 years
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Benin
FormationNovember 2019[2]
First holderSourou-Migan Apithy

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

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Image Office holder Took office Left office Notes
  Sourou-Migan Apithy 1 August 1960 1963 [3]
  Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin January 1964 November 1965 [4]

Vice presidents of Benin

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Image Office holder Took office Left office President Image Notes
  Mariam Chabi Talata 24 May 2021 present Patrice Talon   [5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com). "Le Bénin se dote d'un vice-président | DW | 04.11.2019". DW.COM.
  2. ^ a b "Révision de la Constitution au Bénin : ce qui va changer – Jeune Afrique". November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Alfonse, Dosu (January 26, 2017). Benin Republic, and Dahomey. Kingdom. Lulu Press, Inc. ISBN 9781365709937 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Lentz, Harris M. (February 4, 2014). Heads of States and Governments Since 1945. Routledge. ISBN 9781134264902 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "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.