Bénin: françois silibi assumes parliamentary seat, replacing louis vlavonou
Bénin: françois silibi assumes parliamentary seat, replacing louis vlavonou
François Silibi officially commenced his tenure at the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. This significant move sees him stepping into the role previously held by Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned from his deputy position to become a de jure member of the Senate, a designation stemming from his former capacity as President of the National Assembly.
The formal ceremony for the new deputy’s installation took place following a plenary session at the esteemed Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo earlier today.
Born in 1982, François Silibi is a distinguished English professor. Hailing from Ifangni, the same locality as his predecessor Louis Vlavonou, he is now set to represent this constituency within the 10th legislature. With this official swearing-in, François Silibi assumes his duties as a deputy in the National Assembly, tasked with completing the legislative term that extends until February 2033, fulfilling the mandate left vacant by Louis Vlavonou.
As the designated alternate for the former President of the National Assembly, François Silibi’s parliamentary debut marks a significant moment. His ascension follows the resignation of Louis Vlavonou, a retired customs official, who is scheduled to take his seat in the upper chamber as a de jure member starting July 30.