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Constitution of the Republic of Benin

47

Jurisdiction
Benin
Provision
47
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Art. 47. - Le premier tour du scrutin de l'élection du président de la République a lieu trente jours au moins et quarante jours au plus avant la date d'expiration des pouvoirs du président en exercice. Le mandat du nouveau président de la République prend effet pour compter de la date d'expiration du mandat de son prédécesseur.

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Constitution of the Republic of Benin · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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