José Cassandra Explained
José Cardoso Cassandra (born 17 February 1964 in Príncipe) is a São Toméan politician. He was President of the Regional Government of Príncipe[1] from 2006 to 2020.
Cassandra is leader of the Union for Change and Progress in Príncipe (UMPP),[1] a regionalist independent group supported by the ruling Force for Change Democratic Movement-Democratic Convergence Party (MDFM-PCD) coalition.
He was reelected in August 2010.,[2] 2014 and 2018.[3]
Notes and References
- News: MLSTP/PSD wins municipal elections in São Tomé and Príncipe while those defeated complain of vote buying. 26 July 2010. A Semana. 2 November 2010.
- News: José Cassandra investido como Presidente do Governo Regional do Príncipe para os próximos 4 ano. Tela Non. pt. 30 August 2010.
- Web site: pt. São Tomé e Príncipe: Filipe Nascimento, de descendência cabo-verdiana, toma posse como presidente do Governo de Príncipe. 15 August 2020. A Semana. 20 September 2020. .