Gaston Tong Sang
Gaston Tong Sang | |
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President of French Polynesia | |
In office 25 November 2009 – 1 April 2011 | |
Vice President | Édouard Fritch Tearii Alpha |
Preceded by | Oscar Temaru |
Succeeded by | Oscar Temaru |
In office April 15, 2008 – 12 February 2009 | |
Vice President | Jules Ienfa |
Preceded by | Gaston Flosse |
Succeeded by | Oscar Temaru |
In office December 26, 2006 – August 31, 2007 | |
Vice President | Temauri Foster |
Preceded by | Oscar Temaru |
Succeeded by | Oscar Temaru |
President of the Assembly of French Polynesia | |
In office May 17, 2018 – 11 May 2023 | |
Preceded by | Marcel Tuihani |
Succeeded by | Antony Géros |
Personal details | |
Born | Tahoera'a Huiraatira (Popular Rally) (to 2007) (2007-2013)O Porinetia To Tatou Ai'a (Polynesia, Our Home) | August 7, 1949
Spouse | ? |
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Gaston Tong Sang
Personal life
Tong Sang was born in Bora Bora. His mother was Aren Siou Moun, 81, known as Mama Are, who died on July 21, 2007.
President of French Polynesia
Tong Sang was the
On January 18, 2007 Tong Sang's new government survived a motion of no confidence brought by the party of former French Polynesian president, Oscar Temaru. Only 26 MPs showed up for the vote, which needed three additional MPs in order to pass.[6]
2007 Political Crisis
Gaston Tong Sang was heavily criticized by former French Polynesian President
Critics of Flosse charged that the allegations against Tong Sang were a move by Flosse to regain the presidency. Flosse's critics bolstered their charges against Flosse when it was revealed that Flosse had held "secret talks" with Oscar Temaru, a leading pro-independence politician who has been Flosse's long time political opponent in the past.[7] According to reports, the talks were aimed at ousting Tong Sang from office and setting up a unity platform between Flosse and Temaru's respective political parties.[7]
A no confidence motion was introduced by Temaru's
Gaston Tong Sang was removed from office and his government fell after a
The motion against Tong Sang was the first time that Oscar Temaru's
Tong Sang continued on as part of a caretaker government position until new elections were held on September 10, 2007.[5]
The Tong Sang government was the third French Polynesian government to fall to motions of no confidence in the preceding three years,[5] prompting calls for reform.
On September 14, 2007, Temaru was elected as President of French Polynesia for the third time in three years, replacing Tong Sang.[8]
Tong Sang subsequently founded a new party, O Porinetia To Tatou Ai'a, on 1 October 2007.[9]
On 15 April 2008 Tong Sang again became President following a no confidence motion against the government of Gaston Flosse.[10] He resigned again on 8 February 2009,[11] and Oscar Temaru became president again after beating Tong Sang in the presidential election on 12 February 2009.
Return to the Presidency (2009-2011)
He became president again on 25 November 2009 after Temaru fell in a vote of no confidence.[12] He fell to a vote of no confidence himself on 1 April 2011.[13]
President of the Assembly (since 2018)
He was elected as the President of the Assembly of French Polynesia on 17 May 2018.[14]
He was re-elected to the Assembly in the 2023 election,[15] but lost the presidency of the Assembly as Tapura lost its majority. He was replaced by Antony Géros.[16]
References
- ^ "Tong Sang" is the family name, "Gaston" is the given name.
- ^ "Civil society to be included in new French Polynesia government". RNZ. Wellington, New Zealand. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Gaston Tong Sang, le président zen de la Polynésie" (in French). Le Monde. 19 May 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Temaru To Seek Re-election In Tahiti Stalemate Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e f "FRENCH POLYNESIA PRESIDENT OUSTED AFTER 8 MONTHS". Pacific Islands Report. 3 September 2007. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Motion of no confidence in new French Polynesia government fails". RNZ. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Tong Sang Asked To Resign By Own Party". Pacific Magazine. 2007-08-30. Archived from the original on 2007-10-10. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ BBC NEWS, French Polynesia gets new leader
- ^ "Ousted French Polynesia president forms new party". RNZ. 30 September 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "French president welcomes French Polynesia's change of leadership". Radio New Zealand. 17 April 2008.
- ^ "French Polynesia's government falls four days ahead of no confidence vote". RNZ. 8 February 2009. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "French Polynesian assembly votes out Temaru government". Xinhua. 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012.
- ^ "French Polynesia's Tong Sang ousted by Temaru". RNZ. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Le président - Assemblée de la Polynésie française
- ^ "La nouvelle composition de l'assemblée" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Tony Géros élu président de l'assemblée de la Polynésie française" (in French). Radio1. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.