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 |
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
edit| 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
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Mariam Chabi Talata | 24 May 2021 | present | Patrice Talon | .jpg)
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com). "Le Bénin se dote d'un vice-président | DW | 04.11.2019". DW.COM.
- ^ a b "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.