President of Yemen

The president of the Republic of Yemen (Template:Langx) is the head of state and government of Yemen. Under the Constitution of Yemen, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and head of the executive branch of the Yemeni government.

As of 7 April 2022, the powers of the president are exercised by the Presidential Leadership Council, headed by a chairman. The chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council is vested with sweeping powers, including the ability to unilaterally command the military and appoint governors and other key officials.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first and longest-serving president of unified Yemen was Ali Abdullah Saleh and the second was Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, who took office on 27 February 2012. The legality of his claim to presidency is in question, as he was the only candidate in the 2012 election and the end of his mandate was originally set for 27 February 2014.<ref>Profile: Yemen's Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi</ref> His mandate was extended for another year.<ref>Yemeni president's term extended, Shi'ite Muslim leader killed</ref> However, he remained in power after the expiration of his mandate, and on 22 January 2015, he handed over his resignation.<ref>Hadi affirms her presidential resignation final</ref> He reaffirmed that he intended on resigning two weeks later.<ref>Hadi affirms his presidential resignation final</ref> After his resignation, the government was assumed by the Houthi Supreme Revolutionary Committee. However, on 21 February 2015, Hadi presented himself as the president again, in Aden. On 7 April 2022, in a televised address, Hadi resigned, dismissed Vice President Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, and transferred the powers of the president and vice president to the Presidential Leadership Council, with Rashad al-Alimi, former interior minister under President Saleh, as its chairman.<ref name="Presidential Council">Template:Cite news</ref> Right after assuming his office, al-Alimi met King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed, during an official visit to Saudi Arabia on 29 April 2022 for support of all peace efforts in Yemen and the region.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Hadi faction's claim to the presidency is contested by the Houthi Supreme Political Council's chairman, Mahdi al-Mashat, who is only recognized by Iran.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Latest election

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See also

• President of Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen)
• List of heads of state of Yemen
• List of leaders of South Yemen

External links

• World Statesmen - Yemen