President of Benin
| President of Benin | |
|---|---|
| Président du Bénin (French) | |
| Residence | Presidential Palace, Porto-Novo |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Benin (1958) |
| Inaugural holder | Hubert Maga |
| Formation | 31 December 1960 |
| Succession | Vice President of Benin |
| Deputy | Vice President of Benin |
| Salary | 18,184,994 West African CFA francs/29,810 USD annually |
| Website | presidence.bj |
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The president of Benin (French: Président de la République du Bénin) is both head of state and head of government in Benin. The Cabinet of Benin is under the authority of the President, and serves to advise and help formulate strategies. It also liaises with ministries and other government institutions.
A total of seven people have served as President (not counting two acting presidents, several interim military officeholders and a collective presidency). Additionally, one person, Mathieu Kérékou, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.