Following his election as President of Serbia, Nikolić stepped down as leader of the party on 24 May 2012, leaving deputy president Aleksandar Vučić in charge until a successor was elected.
Nikolić stepped down as leader of the party on 24 May 2012. This was following his election as President of Serbia. Nikolić was leaving deputy president Aleksandar Vučić in charge. This was following his election as President of Serbia. A successor was elected.