Eugene Koffi Adoboli
Eugene Koffi Adoboli | |
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5th Prime Minister of Togo | |
In office 21 May 1999 – 31 August 2000 | |
President | Gnassingbé Eyadéma |
Preceded by | Kwassi Klutse |
Succeeded by | Agbéyomé Kodjo |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 October 1934 |
Political party | Rally of the Togolese People |
Eugene Koffi Adoboli (born 3 October 1934) is a Togolese politician. He was
Political career
Adoboli was named Prime Minister on 21 May 1999, replacing Kwassi Klutse.[2] He was previously an international civil servant at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva and the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit for over 40 years.[3] At the time of his appointment by President Gnassingbé Eyadéma following the March 1999 parliamentary election, Adoboli was virtually unknown in Togolese politics.[4] During his tenure, Adoboli faced criticism of his inability to improve Togo's economic position.[2]
On 7 April 2000, the United Nations "Millennium Report" was officially launched in Lome, personally sponsored by Adoboli and Cecile Molinier, the UN coordinator in Togo. Adoboli praised the report, stating, "And it was with the same attention that the President welcomed the Secretary-General's projects aimed at creating a `world free from fear'."[5] Adoboli met with Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan on 9 July 2000.[6] On 27 August 2000, Adoboli resigned as prime minister and Eyadéma accepted his resignation. Togolese Communication Minister Koffi Panou announced the move, which came a day after the legislature conducted a vote of no confidence against his government.[7][8] Eyadéma appointed Agbéyomé Kodjo to replace Adoboli on 29 August.[9][10]
Adoboli moved to Switzerland in 2002.
References
- ^ republicoftogo.com. "Eugène Koffi Adoboli condamné à 5 ans de prison". République Togolaise (in French). Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ ISBN 978-1483371559.
- ^ "Togo: President Eyadema appoints new prime minister", Radio France Internationale, 22 May 1999.
- ^ François Soudan, "Enfin un vrai Premier ministre ?", Jeune Afrique, 12 September 2000 (in French).
- ProQuest 218158069.
- ^ "Activities of Secretary-General in Lome, Togo, 9–12 July". United Nations. 20 July 2000.
- ^ "Le président togolais accepte la démission du Premier ministre Koffi Adoboli", Xinhua, 28 August 2000 (in French).
- ^ "Togo: President accepts prime minister's resignation", Radio Lome, 28 August 2000.
- ^ "Togo: President appoints new prime minister", Radio Lome, 30 August 2000.
- ^ "Togo: President reshuffles government", Agence France-Presse, 9 October 2000.
- ^ a b "Ex-Togo PM denies embezzlement allegations". Modern Ghana. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Report of the first conference of ministers responsible for meteorology in Africa" (PDF). World Meteorological Association. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Sort réservé à Eugène Koffi Adoboli : Inquiétude dans les rangs des anciens Premiers ministres; Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo en sursis". Togo Actualite (in French). 27 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2016.