François Silibi officially assumed his role in Bénin’s National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He takes over the legislative seat previously held by Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned to the Senate as an ex-officio member, a position he holds due to his prior service as President of the National Assembly.
The formal swearing-in ceremony for the new deputy took place following a plenary session held today at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo.
Born in 1982, François Silibi is an accomplished English teacher. Hailing from Ifangni, the same constituency as Louis Vlavonou, he is now set to represent this area within the 10th legislature. With this installation, Silibi officially becomes a member of the National Assembly, poised to complete the legislative term, which is scheduled to conclude in February 2033.
As the designated alternate for the former President of the National Assembly, François Silibi’s parliamentary debut marks a significant moment. His entry into the legislative body follows the resignation of Louis Vlavonou, a retired customs official, who is slated to commence his duties in the upper chamber of Bénin’s parliament, the Senate, starting July 30, as an ex-officio member.