| Vice-President of the Republic of The Gambia | |
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| Appointer | President of the Gambia |
| Term length | 5 years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Sheriff Mustapha Dibba |
| Formation | April 1970 |
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The Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia is the second highest political position in the Gambia.[1] 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 the event of a vacancy.[2]
The current Vice President is Muhammad B. S. Jallow, who was appointed on 24 February 2023 following the death of his predecessor Badara Joof.[3]
- ^ Office of Vice President Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Constitution of 1997" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Gambia appoints former civil service head as new vice president". Reuters. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.