Vice-President of the Republic of The Gambia |
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Incumbent
Position vacant since 18 January 2017 |
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Appointer | President of the Gambia |
Term length | 5 years, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Sheriff Mustapha Dibba |
Formation | April 1970 |
Vice-President of the Gambia is the second highest political position in the Gambia. The office was created in April 1970, with the passing of the republican Constitution of the Gambia following the republic referendum. The Vice-President is appointed by the President and acts as constitutional successor of the President in case of a vacancy.