Patrice Trovoada

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Patrice Emery Trovoada (born 18 March 1962 in Libreville, Gabon) is a São Toméan politician. He served as the country's foreign minister from September 2001 to 4 February 2002.[1] He was also oil adviser to President Fradique de Menezes until Menezes fired him in May 2005, alleging that Trovoada had used his position to advance his business interests.[2]

Trovoada, son of former President (1991-2001) Miguel Trovoada, is secretary-general of the Independent Democratic Action (ADI) party.[3]

Trovoada ran for president in the July 2006 presidential election, but was defeated by incumbent president Menezes. Trovoada was the only major opposition candidate and he received 38.82% of the vote.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rulers.org, September 2001 and February 2002.
  2. ^ "Oil minister resigns as controversy dogs award of second offshore block", IRIN, May 18, 2005.
  3. ^ "De Menezes looks set for second term", AFP, August 1, 2006.
  4. ^ Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe, African Elections Database.
Preceded by:
Joaquim Rafael Branco		 Foreign Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
2001–2002		 Succeeded by:
Mateus Meira Rita


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