Vice President of Ethiopia
Vice President of Ethiopia was a political position in Ethiopia during the era of People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The new constitution which established presidency and vice presidency became effective on 12 Sept 1987. Both President and Vice President were elected by legislature.
During [Derg] 1974–1987
Position | Name | Took office | Left office | Chairman |
Deputy Chairman | Maj. Mengistu Haile Mariam | March 1975 | Feb 1977 | Tafari Benti |
Deputy Chairman | Maj. Atnafu Abate | March 1975 | Feb 1977 | Tafari Benti |
Deputy Chairman | Lt.-Col. Atnafu Abate | Feb 1977 | Nov 1977 | Mengistu Haile Mariam |
Deputy Chairman | Vacant | Nov 1977 | Sept 1987 | Mengistu Haile Mariam |
During [People's [Democratic Republic of Ethiopia]] 1987-1991
Position | Name | Took office | Left office | President |
Vice President | Col. Fisseha Desta | Sept 1987 | Apr 1991 | Mengistu Haile Mariam |
Vice President | Lt.-Gen. Tesfaye Gebre Kidan | Apr 1991 | May 1991 | Mengistu Haile Mariam |