Victor Ramahatra | |
Order: | 12th |
Office: | Prime Minister of Madagascar |
Term Start: | 12 February 1988 |
Term End: | 8 August 1991 |
President: | Didier Ratsiraka |
Predecessor: | Désiré Rakotoarijaona |
Successor: | Guy Razanamasy |
Birth Date: | 6 September 1945 |
Nationality: | Malagasy |
Party: | Military |
Victor Ramahatra (born 6 September 1945) is a former politician in Madagascar. He was born in Antananarivo.[1] During the presidency of Didier Ratsiraka, Ramahatra served as Prime Minister of Madagascar from 12 February 1988 until 8 August 1991,[2] replacing long-time prime minister Désiré Rakotoarijaona. When Ratsiraka returned to office in 1997, Ramahatra became a special military adviser to him. In June 2002 Ramahatra was charged with treason and imprisoned for alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Marc Ravalomanana.[3] He was released in October 2002.[4] [5]