Rivo Rakotovao
Rivo Rakotovao | |
|---|---|
 Rakotovao in 2014 | |
| Acting President of Madagascar | |
| In office 7 September 2018 – 19 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Christian Ntsay |
| Preceded by | Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| Succeeded by | Andry Rajoelina |
| President of the Senate of Madagascar | |
| In office 12 November 2017 – 19 January 2021 | |
| President | Hery Rajaonarimampianina Himself (acting) Andry Rajoelina |
| Preceded by | Honoré Rakotomanana |
| Succeeded by | Herimanana Razafimahefa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1960 Madagascar |
| Political party | Hery Vaovao ho an'i Madagasikara |
Rivo Rakotovao (born 12 May 1960) is a Malagasy politician who served as acting President of Madagascar from 2018 to 2019. Rakotovao also had served as President of the Senate of Madagascar from 2017 to 2021.[1]
Political career
[edit]On 7 September 2018, President Hery Rajaonarimampianina submitted his resignation from the presidency, an act required by law in order to participate in the upcoming presidential election. As a result, Rivotovao, the President of the Senate, assumed the role of President, a position he held until the inauguration of President-elect Andry Rajoelina.[1][2][3][4] On 9 September, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, reaffirmed his support for Rivo Rakotovao.[5]
On 14 June 2022, Rivo Rakotovao was summoned by the Independent Office for the Fight against Corruption, on suspicion of corruption, embezzlement of public funds and abuse of office.[6]
He is the president of the New Strength for Madagascar party of the former president Hery Rajaonarimampianina.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Madagascar's president resigns from post to participate in new election". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 8 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Madagascar president resigns ahead of November poll". The East African. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Mananjara Andriambololona succède à Rivo Rakotovao". Madagascar-Tribune.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Pour briguer un nouveau mandat : Madagascar : le Président de la République a démissionné | Imaz Press Réunion : l'actualité de la Réunion en photos". ipreunion.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Madagascar: UN Secretary-General reaffirms support for electoral process | UN News". United Nations News. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Madagascar: l'ex-président du Sénat Rivo Rakotovao devant la justice pour corruption". RFI (in French). 14 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
| Malagasy Republic (1958–75) |  | |
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| Democratic Republic of Madagascar (1975–92) | ||
| Third Republic of Madagascar (1992–2010) | ||
| High Transitional Authority (2009–2014) | ||
| Fourth Republic of Madagascar (2014–present) | ||
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