Vice-President of Namibia
Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia | |
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Appointer | President of Namibia |
Term length | 5 years |
Inaugural holder | Nickey Iyambo |
Formation | 21 March 2015 |
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Namibia |
The Vice-President of Namibia is the acting President of Namibia when the President is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office, or when the Presidency is vacant. The Vice-President is also a member of the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The Vice-President is constitutionally required to 'assist the President in the execution of the functions of government,' and may be assigned any government portfolio by presidential proclamation.
The position of Vice-President was established in 2014 along with several other constitutional amendments. The position is controversial due to its unclear portfolio.[1] The current Vice-President, appointed by President Hage Geingob is Nickey Iyambo.
Key
- Political parties
Vice-Presidents of Namibia (2015–present)
№ | Picture | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | Political Party |
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1 | Nickey Iyambo (1936–) |
21 March 2015 | Incumbent | SWAPO |
See also
References
- ↑ Angula, Sonja (21 July 2016). "VP post 'unnecessary' - analysts". Windhoek Observer.
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