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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 | |
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Vice président du Bénin | |
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]
Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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Sourou-Migan Apithy | 1 August 1960 | 1963 | [3] | |
Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin | January 1964 | November 1965 | [4] |
Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | President | Image | Notes |
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Mariam Chabi Talata | 24 May 2021 | present | Patrice Talon | [5] |
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