Vice President of Puntland
| Vice President of Puntland | |
|---|---|
| Madaxweyne Ku-xigeenka Dawladda Puntland | |
Flag of Puntland | |
since January 08, 2024 | |
| Status | His Excellency |
| Abbreviation | VPOP |
| Residence | Presidential Palace, Garowe |
| Appointer | Puntland Parliament |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Puntland |
| Formation | August 1, 1998 |
| First holder | Mohamed Abdi Hashi |
| Salary | US$80,000 |
| Website | plstate |
The vice president of Puntland (VPOP) serves as the secondary head of the Government of Puntland after the President of Puntland. The office was established following the formation of Puntland on 1 August 1998, and is held by five officials, and two interim vice presidents, elected by the Parliament of Puntland. The first vice president was Mohamed Abdi Hashi. Following the 2024 Vice Presidential Election, Ilyas Osman Lugator was elected in January 2024.