President of Grande Comore

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The President of Grande Comore is the head of the autonomous government of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island of the Comoros. The position was established in 2002 following the adoption of the Comorian Constitution of 2001.

Abdou Soulé Elbak, elected in two rounds (12 and 19 May 2002) as an opponent of then-President of the Union Azali Assoumani, served as the island's first president. He took office on 29 May 2002. Elbak attempted to win a second term in office in June 2007, but was defeated in the first round. Mohamed Abdoulwahab, a lawyer and politician, emerged as the winner and took office on 30 June 2007.

List of Presidents of Grande Comore (2002-Present)

Abdou Soulé Elbak (29 May 2002 - 26 May 2007)
Soulé Ahamada Mroivili (26 May 2007 - 30 May 2007) (substitute)
Soudjay Hamadi (30 May 2007 - 30 June 2007) (interim)
Mohamed Abdoulwahab (30 June 2007 - Present)

External links

World Statesmen - Comoros (Grande Comore)

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