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On 26 May 2020, the preliminary results of the 2020 Surinamese general election showed that the VHP was the largest party, and that Chan Santokhi was the most likely candidate to become the ninth President of Suriname. [22] On 30 May, Chan Santokhi announced his candidacy for President of Suriname. [23]
The president of the Republic of Suriname (Dutch: President van de Republiek Suriname) is, in accordance with the Constitution of 1987, the head of state and head of government of Suriname, and commander-in-chief of the Suriname National Army (SNL). The president also appoints a cabinet. The current president is Chan Santokhi, a
On 30 May it was announced that a coalition had been formed consisting of VHP, ABOP, NPS and PL. VHP leader Chan Santokhi announced his candidacy for President of Suriname, and ABOP leader Ronnie Brunswijk was announced as the coalition's candidate for Chairman of the National Assembly. [27]
Surinamese President Chan Santokhi, who investigated the case as a police commissioner and later as justice minister, expressed condolences to Bouterse's family and urged calm in a statement.
During the party's history it frequently allied itself with the National Party of Suriname (NPS) that historically represented the Afro-Surinamese community. Chan Santokhi is the chairman of the party since 3 July 2011. The VHP is a multi-ethnic party and is primarily supported by Indo-Surinamese.
This was made public by president Chan Santokhi in his annual speech at the National Assembly on 1 October 2024. [ 1 ] After his resignation in mid-October 2024 as minister of Internal Affairs, Bronto Somohardjo [ nl ] was succeeded one and a half months later by Delano Landvreugd [ nl ] as minister and Maurits Hassankhan [ nl ] as deputy minister.
This article lists political parties in Suriname. ... Chan Santokhi: 20 / 51. National Democratic Party Dutch: Nationale Democratische Partij: NDP Centre-left to left ...
The Santokhi cabinet has governed Suriname since 16 July 2020. It was formed by President Chan Santokhi after the 2020 Surinamese general election. [1] In February 2023 Gregory Rusland and the National Party of Suriname left the cabinet. [2]