Constitution of the Republic of Benin
81
- Jurisdiction
- Benin
- Provision
- 81
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceARTICLE 81.
The law shall fix the number of members of the National Assembly, the conditions of eligibility, the rules of incompatibilities, and the conditions under which it shall provide for vacant seats.
The Constitutional Court shall decide supremely on the validity of the election of Deputies.
Any member of the Armed Forces or of the Public Security who desires to be a candidate for the office of Deputy must first send in his resignation from the Armed Forces or from the Public Security.
In this case, the interested party will be able to claim the benefit of rights acquired in accordance with the regulations of his organization.
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Constitution of the Republic of Benin · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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