| Rivo Rakotovao | |
|---|---|
 Rakotovao in 2014 | |
| Acting President of Madagascar | |
| In office 7 September 2018 – 19 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Christian Ntsay |
| Preceded by | Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| Succeeded by | Andry Rajoelina |
| President of the Senate of Madagascar | |
| In office 12 November 2017 – 19 January 2021 | |
| President | Hery Rajaonarimampianina Himself (acting) Andry Rajoelina |
| Preceded by | Honoré Rakotomanana |
| Succeeded by | Herimanana Razafimahefa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1960-05-12) 12 May 1960 (age 64) Madagascar |
| Political party | Hery Vaovao ho an'i Madagasikara |
Rivo Rakotovao (born 12 May 1960) is a Malagasy politician who served as acting President of Madagascar from 2018 to 2019. Rakotovao also had served as President of the Senate of Madagascar from 2017 to 2021.
Political career
On 7 September 2018, President Hery Rajaonarimampianina submitted his resignation from the presidency, an act required by law in order to participate in the upcoming presidential election. As a result, Rivotovao, the President of the Senate, assumed the role of President, a position he held until the inauguration of President-elect Andry Rajoelina. On 9 September, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, reaffirmed his support for Rivo Rakotovao.
On 14 June 2022, Rivo Rakotovao was summoned by the Independent Office for the Fight against Corruption, on suspicion of corruption, embezzlement of public funds and abuse of office.
He is the president of the New Strength for Madagascar [mg; fr] party of the former president Hery Rajaonarimampianina.
References
- ^ "Madagascar's president resigns from post to participate in new election". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 8 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Madagascar president resigns ahead of November poll". The East African. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Mananjara Andriambololona succède à Rivo Rakotovao". Madagascar-Tribune.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Pour briguer un nouveau mandat : Madagascar : le Président de la République a démissionné | Imaz Press Réunion : l'actualité de la Réunion en photos". ipreunion.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Madagascar: UN Secretary-General reaffirms support for electoral process | UN News". United Nations News. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Madagascar: l'ex-président du Sénat Rivo Rakotovao devant la justice pour corruption". RFI (in French). 14 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byHery Rajaonarimampianina | President of Madagascar 2018–2019 |
Succeeded byAndry Rajoelina |
 Presidents of Madagascar | ||
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| Malagasy Republic (1958–75) |  | |
| Democratic Republic of Madagascar (1975–92) | ||
| Third Republic of Madagascar (1992–2010) | ||
| High Transitional Authority (2009–2014) | ||
| Fourth Republic of Madagascar (2014–present) | ||
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