Patrice Trovoada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Patrice Trovoada
Trovoda in 2015
15th Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
In office 11 November 2022 – 6 January 2025
President	Carlos Vila Nova
Preceded by	Jorge Bom Jesus
Succeeded by	Ilza Amado Vaz
In office 25 November 2014 – 3 December 2018
President	Manuel Pinto da Costa Evaristo Carvalho
Preceded by	Gabriel Costa
Succeeded by	Jorge Bom Jesus
In office 14 August 2010 – 12 December 2012
President	Fradique de Menezes Manuel Pinto da Costa
Preceded by	Joaquim Rafael Branco
Succeeded by	Gabriel Costa
In office 14 February 2008 – 22 June 2008
President	Fradique de Menezes
Preceded by	Tomé Vera Cruz
Succeeded by	Joaquim Rafael Branco
Personal details
Born	(1962-03-18) 18 March 1962 (age 63) Libreville, Gabon
Political party	Independent Democratic Action
Spouse	Nana Travoada

Patrice Émery Trovoada (born 18 March 1962) is a politician from São Tomé and Príncipe. He served as the 15th prime minister of São Tomé and Príncipe from November 2022 to January 2025. He also held the prime minister role three times before: from February to June 2008, from August 2010 to December 2012, and from November 2014 to December 2018.

About Patrice Trovoada

Patrice Trovoada was born on March 18, 1962, in Libreville, Gabon. His father, Miguel Trovoada, was the President of São Tomé and Príncipe from 1991 to 2001. Patrice was named after Patrice Lumumba, who was the first Prime Minister of Congo. He studied in both Portugal and France.

Early Political Roles

Before becoming prime minister, Trovoada held other important positions. From September 2001 to February 2002, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This role involves managing a country's relationships with other nations. He also advised President Fradique de Menezes on oil matters for a time.

Leading a Political Party

Patrice Trovoada is the Secretary-General of a political party called Independent Democratic Action (ADI). In 2006, he ran for president in the presidential election. He was the main candidate from the opposition, but he did not win against the sitting president, Menezes. Trovoada received about 38.82% of the votes.

Serving as Prime Minister

Patrice Trovoada has served as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe four times. This role is similar to being the head of the government.

First Term: 2008

Trovoada first became prime minister on February 14, 2008. He was chosen by President Menezes after the previous prime minister resigned. During this term, he made a short official visit to Gabon. However, his government's time in office was brief.

Government Change in 2008

On May 20, 2008, after only three months, Trovoada's government was removed from power. This happened because the opposition party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe/Social Democratic Party (MLSTP/PSD), passed a "censure motion" in the National Assembly. A censure motion is a vote that shows the parliament no longer supports the government. After this, the President asked the MLSTP/PSD to form a new government.

Later Terms: 2010-2018

Trovoada returned as prime minister on August 14, 2010, after the parliamentary election. However, his government lost its majority in parliament, and he left office in December 2012.

He became prime minister again after the 2014 parliamentary election. His party, Independent Democratic Action, won a majority of seats (33 out of 55) in the National Assembly. He led the government until 2018.

Most Recent Term: 2022-2025

Patrice Trovoada became prime minister for the fourth time in November 2022. His most recent term ended on January 6, 2025. President Carlos Vila Nova removed Trovoada and his government from office. The President stated that Trovoada had been absent for long periods and that his government had not solved several important issues. Trovoada, however, said that his dismissal was "illegal" and "unconstitutional."

See also

In Spanish: Patrice Trovoada para niños