Vice President of Benin

Vice President of Benin
Vice président du Bénin
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Incumbent Mariam Chabi Talata since 24 May 2021
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 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.

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]