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Josefa Iloilo | |
|---|---|
 Iloilo in 2008/2009 | |
| President of Fiji | |
| In office 4 January 2007 – 30 July 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama (acting) |
| Vice President | Epeli Nailatikau |
| Preceded by | Frank Bainimarama (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Epeli Nailatikau (acting) |
| In office 13 July 2000 – 5 December 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Tevita Momoedonu Laisenia Qarase Tevita Momoedonu Laisenia Qarase |
| Vice President | Jope Seniloli Joni Madraiwiwi |
| Preceded by | Kamisese Mara |
| Succeeded by | Frank Bainimarama (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 December 1920 Vuda, Ba, Colony of Fiji |
| Died | 6 February 2011 (aged 90) Suva, Fiji |
| Political party | Alliance |
| Spouse | Salaseini Kavunono |
| Relations | Samisoni Tikoinasau (son-in-law) Henry Speight (grandson) |
| Profession | Teacher |
Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda, CF, MBE, MSD, KStJ (29 December 1920 – 6 February 2011)[1] was a Fijian politician who served as the 3rd President of Fiji from 2000 until 2009, excluding a brief period from 5 December 2006 to 4 January 2007 (see below). He held the traditional title of Tui Vuda, the paramount chief of the Vuda district in Ba Province on Fiji's northwest coast. Like many Fijian people, he rarely used his surname and was known simply as Josefa Iloilo. He announced on 28 July 2009 that he would be leaving office on 30 July.[2] At the age of 88, he was the world's oldest head of state.
On 5 December 2006, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, seized power in a coup d'état and assumed presidential powers. This followed failed attempts on Iloilo's part to mediate a solution to the long-running impasse between the military and the government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. However, his powers were restored by Bainimarama on 4 January 2007. Iloilo also endorsed Bainimarama's coup on the same day, in his first public address since the coup.[3] He appointed Bainimarama as Prime Minister the following day.
After Fiji's Court of Appeal had ruled that the removal of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and the appointment of Fiji's interim regime following the military coup in 2006 was unlawful, on 10 April 2009 Iloilo dismissed the judges and abrogated the country's constitution. Iloilo claimed to have the "full support" of the security forces and directed the military to take "all reasonable steps" to maintain law and order.[4]
- ^ "The former president of Fiji, Ratu Josefa Iloilo Uluivuda, has died". radionz.co.nz. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ Fiji Times. Iloilo is retiring, says Bainimarama Archived 30 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 29 July 2009.
- ^ AP (2006). Fiji army chief cedes powers. Retrieved 4 January 2007.
- ^ Address to the Nation Archived 1 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine, President of Fiji, 10 April 2009.
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