Ilza Amado Vaz resigned as Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe due to the public release of her proposed cabinet list before informing President Carlos Vila Nova. Her resignation indicates ongoing political tensions and highlights the necessity for institutional collaboration to achieve stability. The situation has sparked controversy, with Trovoada labeling the President’s actions unconstitutional.
On January 13, 2025, Ilza Amado Vaz resigned as the Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, submitting her resignation to President Carlos Vila Nova. The resignation was prompted by the premature release of her proposed cabinet list to the public, which occurred before the President was informed, leading to her dismissal from office via a presidential decree.
Amado Vaz, who previously served as Minister of Justice, had only been appointed Prime Minister days earlier, following the dissolution of the previous government under Patrice Trovoada. She was tasked with presenting her cabinet structure to the President by Saturday, but the ruling party, the Independent Democratic Action Party (ADI), released her cabinet list on social media without prior notification to the President.
In her resignation letter, Amado Vaz indicated that her continued leadership would not foster the success of public policies or the harmonious development of the nation. She emphasized that stability, institutional collaboration, and parliamentary support were essential for the achievement of these objectives.
The dissolution of Trovoada’s government has caused considerable political controversy within Sao Tome and Principe. Following the government’s dissolution, Trovoada described the President’s actions as unconstitutional and the ADI has since appealed to the Constitutional Court to challenge the President’s decision. In an unexpected move, Vila Nova overlooked the ADI’s previous nominee, Helio de Almeida, in favor of Amado Vaz.
Ilza Amado Vaz’s resignation as Prime Minister underscores the political tensions in Sao Tome and Principe, amplified by the mishandling of her cabinet announcement. Her resignation highlights the critical importance of communication and institutional support for effective governance. The subsequent political controversy following the dissolution of the government illustrates ongoing challenges in the nation’s political landscape.
Original Source: global.chinadaily.com.cn
