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Vice President of Benin
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Incumbent
Mariam Chabi Talata

since 24 May 2021
Appointer Direct popular vote (two rounds if necessary)
Term length 5 years
Constituting instrument Constitution of Benin
Formation November 2019
First holder Sourou-Migan Apithy


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. The vice president is elected concurrently with the president in direct popular elections.

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.

Vice presidents of Dahomey

Image Office holder Took office Left office Notes
Sourou Migan Apithy in 1958.jpg Sourou-Migan Apithy 1 August 1960 1963
Ahomadegbe.jpg Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin January 1964 November 1965

Vice presidents of Benin

Image Office holder Took office Left office Notes
TALATA-01W (cropped).jpg Mariam Chabi Talata 24 May 2021 present

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