Ati George Sokomanu
Ati George Sokomanu | |
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.jpg) Sokomanu in 1985 | |
| 1st President of Vanuatu | |
| In office 8 March 1984 – 12 January 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Onneyn Tahi (acting) |
| In office 30 July 1980 – 17 February 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Kalkoa 13 January 1936 Mele, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) |
| Political party | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Spouse(s) | Leitak Sokomanu |
| Children | 3 |
Ati George Sokomanu, MBE (born George Kalkoa; 13 January 1936)[1] is a Vanuatuan politician who was the first president of Vanuatu from 1984 to 1989.[2]
References
- ↑ Toara, Ezra (2026-01-15). "Vanuatu's first Head of State marks 90 with reflections on freedom and faith". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 2026-06-22.
- ↑ Woodward, Keith (2002). Tufala Gavman: reminiscences from the Anglo-French Condominium of the New Hebrides. editorips@usp.ac.fj. p. 473. ISBN 978-982-02-0342-6. Retrieved 4 June 2010.