François Silibi officially enters Bénin’s national assembly
François Silibi officially took his seat in the National Assembly this Friday, July 10, 2026. He assumes the parliamentary role previously held by Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned to the Senate as an ex-officio member, a position granted due to his former responsibilities as President of the National Assembly.
The formal installation ceremony for the new deputy took place following a plenary session convened today at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo.
Born in 1982, François Silibi brings a background as an English teacher to his new legislative duties. Hailing from Ifangni, the same locality as Louis Vlavonou, he will now serve as the representative for this constituency within the 10th legislature.
With this official swearing-in, François Silibi assumes the full responsibilities of a deputy in the National Assembly. He is set to complete the remainder of the term left vacant by Louis Vlavonou, with the current legislative period scheduled to conclude in February 2033.
As the alternate for the former President of the National Assembly, François Silibi now embarks on his inaugural experience as a parliamentarian. His entry follows the resignation of the retired customs officer, Louis Vlavonou, who is slated to commence his tenure in the upper house as an ex-officio member starting July 30.