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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 a very important political job in the country of Benin. This person is the second-highest leader, right after the President. The role of Vice President was created in 2019. This happened when changes were made to the Constitution of Benin, which is like the rulebook for the country.

The Vice President is chosen by the people of Benin. They are elected at the same time as the President. This means voters pick both leaders together. One main reason for having a Vice President is to make sure there's always someone ready to take over if something happens to the President. The President can also give the Vice President other special tasks to help run the country.

Who Are Benin's Vice Presidents?

Early Vice Presidents in Dahomey

Before 1975, Benin was known as Dahomey. Even back then, there were leaders who held a similar role to a Vice President. Here are some of the people who served in this important position:

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

Vice Presidents of Modern Benin

The role of Vice President as we know it today was officially created in 2019. The first person to hold this new position in Benin is Mariam Chabi Talata. She started her term in May 2021.

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

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