Vice President of Somaliland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland
Flag of Somaliland
National Emblem of Somaliland
Incumbent Abdirahman Saylici since 27 July 2010
Style	His Excellency Mr. Vice President
Member of	Cabinet of Somaliland
Seat	Hargeisa (1991–present)
Appointer	Direct election President of Somaliland
Term length	5 years, no term limit
Constituting instrument	Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland
Formation	28 May 1991
First holder	Hassan Isse Jama

The Vice President of Somaliland is a very important leader in Somaliland. This person is like the second-in-command, right after the President of Somaliland. They help the president run the country.

If something happens and the president cannot do their job, the vice president steps in to become the new president. This is called being the "constitutional successor." The official name for this role in Somali is Madaxweyne ku xigeenka Somaliland.

What Does a Vice President Do?

The Vice President of Somaliland has several key duties. They support the president in leading the country. They also work with the Cabinet of Somaliland, which is a group of top government officials.

The vice president helps make sure the government runs smoothly. They are chosen through elections, just like the president. Their term, or time in office, is five years. There is no limit to how many times a person can be elected vice president.

Who Has Been Vice President?

Somaliland has had several vice presidents since it became independent in 1991. Each of them played a part in the country's history. Here is a list of the people who have held this important position.

     Somali National Movement (SNM)      United Peoples' Democratic Party (UDUB)      Kulmiye Peace, Unity, and Development Party      Independent

No.	Photo	Name	How They Got the Job	Started Office	Left Office	Time in Office	Political Party	Notes
1		Hassan Isse Jama	Appointed	7 June 1991	16 May 1993	1 year, 343 days	SNM
2		Abdirahman Ahmed Ali Tuur	Appointed	16 May 1993	17 May 1995	4 years, 1 day	Independent	Later became President of Somaliland
3		Abdirahman Aw Ali Farrah	Appointed	17 May 1995	16 February 1997	1 year, 275 days	Independent
4		Dahir Riyale Kahin	Appointed	16 February 1997	3 May 2002	5 years, 76 days	Independent
							UDUB	Later became President of Somaliland
5		Ahmed Yusuf Yasin	Appointed 2003	3 May 2002	27 July 2010	8 years, 85 days	UDUB
6		Abdirahman Saylici	2010 2017	27 July 2010	Incumbent	14 years, 342 days	Kulmiye

See Also

• Somaliland
  • Politics of Somaliland
  • President of Somaliland
• Lists of office-holders