Martin Ziguélé

Ziguélé Martin ( born February 12, 1957 in Paoua ) was 2001-2003 Prime Minister of the Central African Republic.

Political career

Ziguélé was since 1978 in various positions in the civil service operates. In July 2000 he became director of the Banque des Etats de l' Afrique Centrale for the Central African Republic. The reigning since 1993 President Ange-Félix Patassé, who was in the same place as he was born on 1 April 2001 appointed him as prime minister. In May the government was faced with a coup attempt, which could be blocked with the help of Libyan troops. Ziguélé tried to fight corruption and stabilize the economy. With the fall of the currently traveling abroad Patassé in a coup led by former army chief François Bozizé also Ziguélé term ended on 15 March 2003. Took refuge first with some of his ministers in the French embassy and allowed early July 2003 to travel into exile in France.

Presidential Candidate

On 30 December 2004, a court forbade him and six other politicians candidacy in the presidential elections planned for 2005. President Bozizé allowed him and two other people on 4 January 2005 after mediation efforts of the President of Gabon, Omar Bongo, but then the candidacy. During the month of all previously rejected candidates were approved with the exception of the ex-President Patassé. Meanwhile party Mouvement pour la Libération du Peuple Centrafricain ( MLPC ) has now decided to support Ziguélé.

In the elections he reached on the first ballot on March 13, 2005 23.5 % of the vote and defeated Bozizé in the second round on May 8, 2005, 35.4%. Ziguélé accepted the outcome of the election. The party was able to win in the parliamentary elections 11 of the 105 seats.