The position was originally created when Angola achieved independence from Portugal on 11 November 1975, but was abolished in 1978 when President Agostinho Neto consolidated his power.
Posisi tersebut dimulai setelah kemerdekaan dari Portugal pada 11 November 1975, tetapi pada 1978 Presiden Agostinho Neto mendapatkan konsolidasi kekuasaan penuh.