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

PositionNameTook officeLeft officeChairman
Deputy ChairmanMaj. Mengistu Haile MariamMarch 1975Feb 1977Tafari Benti
Deputy ChairmanMaj. Atnafu AbateMarch 1975Feb 1977Tafari Benti
Deputy ChairmanLt.-Col. Atnafu AbateFeb 1977Nov 1977Mengistu Haile Mariam
Deputy ChairmanVacantNov 1977Sept 1987Mengistu Haile Mariam

During [People's [Democratic Republic of Ethiopia]] 1987-1991

PositionNameTook officeLeft officePresident
Vice PresidentCol. Fisseha DestaSept 1987Apr 1991Mengistu Haile Mariam
Vice PresidentLt.-Gen. Tesfaye Gebre KidanApr 1991May 1991Mengistu Haile Mariam