President of Suriname since 2020 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi (born 3 February 1959) is a Surinamese politician and former chief of police.
Chan Santokhi | |
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| 9th President of Suriname | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2020 | |
| Vice President | Ronnie Brunswijk |
| Preceded by | Dési Bouterse |
| Leader of the Progressive Reform Party | |
| Assumed office 3 July 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ramdien Sardjoe |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 12 August 2010 | |
| Constituency | Wanica District |
| Minister of Justice and Police | |
| In office 1 September 2005 – 13 August 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chandrikapersad Santokhi 3 February 1959 Lelydorp, Suriname |
| Political party | Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij (VHP) |
| Domestic partner | Melissa Seenacherry[1] |
| Website | Party website (in Dutch) |
After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the only nomination for President of Suriname. On 13 July, Santokhi was elected President in an uncontested election. He was inaugurated three days later on 16 July.[2]
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