Sato Kilman

Sato Kilman
Kilman in 2013
Prime Minister of Vanuatu
In office
4 September 2023 – 6 October 2023
PresidentNikenike Vurobaravu
Preceded byIshmael Kalsakau
Succeeded byCharlot Salwai
In office
11 June 2015 – 11 February 2016
PresidentBaldwin Lonsdale
Preceded byJoe Natuman
Succeeded byCharlot Salwai
In office
26 June 2011 – 23 March 2013
PresidentIolu Abil
Preceded byEdward Natapei (Acting)
Succeeded byMoana Carcasses Kalosil
In office
13 May 2011 – 16 June 2011
PresidentIolu Abil
Preceded bySerge Vohor
Succeeded byEdward Natapei (Acting)
In office
2 December 2010 – 24 April 2011
PresidentIolu Abil
Preceded byEdward Natapei
Succeeded bySerge Vohor
Personal details
Born (1957-12-30) 30 December 1957 (age 66)
Malakula, New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu)
Political partyPeople's Progressive Party
OccupationPolice officer

Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu (born 30 December 1957) is a Vanuatuan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Vanuatu on four previous occasions, most recently from 4 September to 6 October 2023. he was previously prime minister from December 2010 to April 2011, from May to June 2011 and June 2015 to February 2016, though his premiership was subsequently annulled by a court of law.

Kilman was elected prime minister again on 26 June 2011, thus beginning his first legally recognised term in the premiership; he served until 23 March 2013. He is also the Leader of the People's Progress Party and an MP from Lakatoro on Malekula Island.[1] On October 6, 2023, he was ousted by a vote of no confidence.[2]

  1. ^ "Kilman Takes Over as Vanuatu Prime Minister, Natapei falls to Vanuatu's fickle parliament". Radio Australia. Pacific Islands Report. 2 December 2010. Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Charlot Salwai elected prime minister of Vanuatu". rnz.co.nz. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.

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