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.
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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 |
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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]