Vice President of Benin

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.

Vice President of Benin
Vice président du Bénin
Flag of Benin
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

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]

Vice presidents of Dahomey

Image	Office holder	Took office	Left office	Notes
	Sourou-Migan Apithy	1 August 1960	1963	[3]
	Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin	January 1964	November 1965	[4]

Vice presidents of Benin

Image	Office holder	Took office	Left office	President	Image	Notes
	Mariam Chabi Talata	24 May 2021	present	Patrice Talon		[5]

See also

• Benin
  • Politics of Benin
  • President of Benin