Ilza Amado Vaz resigned as Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe due to the early public release of her cabinet list, which occurred before she informed President Carlos Vila Nova. This follows the dissolution of Patrice Trovoada’s government, leading to political controversy and an appeal to the Constitutional Court by the ruling party.
On January 13, 2025, Ilza Amado Vaz tendered her resignation as the Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe to President Carlos Vila Nova. Her resignation was prompted by the unauthorized public release of her proposed cabinet list before it was presented to the president, culminating in a presidential decree that formally dismissed her from office.
Amado Vaz, who was appointed as prime minister just days prior following the dissolution of Patrice Trovoada’s government, acknowledged in her resignation letter that the cabinet list was disclosed on social media by the ruling Independent Democratic Action Party (ADI) on the same day she submitted it to the president.
In her statement, Amado Vaz expressed that her leadership would not facilitate the effective implementation of public policies nor support the peaceful development of the nation, underscoring the necessity of stability and institutional collaboration for successful governance.
The dissolution of Trovoada’s government has led to political upheaval in this West African island nation. Trovoada publicly criticized the president’s actions as unconstitutional and, as a result, the ADI has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court. In the search for a new prime minister, Vila Nova opted not to select the ADI’s initial nominee, Helio de Almeida, despite his previous significant governmental experience.
Ilza Amado Vaz’s resignation as Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe was precipitated by the public disclosure of her cabinet list prior to informing the president. This incident highlights significant instability in the country’s governance following Trovoada’s government dissolution. The ongoing political conflict raises questions about constitutional compliance and the future leadership of the nation, as appeals against the president’s decision have been lodged with the Constitutional Court.
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