Kennan Adeang
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In Adeang's periods of political office he was regarded as an opponent of veteran Nauruan politician Hammer DeRoburt
.
While in Opposition following his second period of Presidential office, Adeang founded and led the Democratic Party of Nauru
, which had, as its stated aims, the curbing of increases in presidential power and the promotion of democracy
. He is still the leader of that party.
Adeang was first elected to parliament in 1971, ousting Derog Gioura
, but was forced to resign a few months later; Gioura took his seat in the parliament. Adeang was re-elected in 1973 instead of Gioura to serve a second term, but lost his seat again to Gioura in the 1976 elections. In the 1977 snap elections Adeang was re-elected, but had to resign once again to leave Gioura the seat. In 1980 both Adeang and Gioura were elected to parliament and they both served long-time terms from then on. Adeang had to resign again in 1987 for two months, but was re-elected in the following by-election.
Following the February 1997 election, he served in the cabinet
of President Kiza Klodimar. Early in 1998, in his capacity as Speaker
, Adeang required five members of the house to resign, including the former President Lagumot Harris
, following remarks made about him in an opposition newsletter. Following elections later that year, three of those members were re-elected.
High Commissioner
to Fiji
during 2007, during which time he was accused of, and denied, abusing two ministers. The allegations were made by a resigning Nauru Health Minister
, Kieren Keke
.
Hammer DeRoburt
Hammer DeRoburt, KBE was the founding President of the Republic of Nauru, and ruled the country for most of its first twenty years of independence.-Background and early career:...
.
While in Opposition following his second period of Presidential office, Adeang founded and led the Democratic Party of Nauru
Democratic Party of Nauru
The Democratic Party of Nauru is a political party in the Pacific nation of Nauru.-Foundation and leadership:The Party was founded in January, 1987 by former head of state Kennan Adeang, after he had been ousted by Hammer DeRoburt for the second time in two months. The DPN succeeded the informal...
, which had, as its stated aims, the curbing of increases in presidential power and the promotion of democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
. He is still the leader of that party.
Adeang was first elected to parliament in 1971, ousting Derog Gioura
Derog Gioura
Derog Gioura is a Nauruan political figure. He was President of the Republic of Nauru in 2003.- Political role :...
, but was forced to resign a few months later; Gioura took his seat in the parliament. Adeang was re-elected in 1973 instead of Gioura to serve a second term, but lost his seat again to Gioura in the 1976 elections. In the 1977 snap elections Adeang was re-elected, but had to resign once again to leave Gioura the seat. In 1980 both Adeang and Gioura were elected to parliament and they both served long-time terms from then on. Adeang had to resign again in 1987 for two months, but was re-elected in the following by-election.
Following the February 1997 election, he served in the cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
of President Kiza Klodimar. Early in 1998, in his capacity as Speaker
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
, Adeang required five members of the house to resign, including the former President Lagumot Harris
Lagumot Harris
HE Lagumot Gagiemem Nimidere Harris was a political figure from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru, and served as President of the Republic of Nauru. He was a cousin of René Harris.-First term as President of Nauru:...
, following remarks made about him in an opposition newsletter. Following elections later that year, three of those members were re-elected.
High Commissioner to Fiji
Adeang served a period as NauruNauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
High Commissioner
High Commissioner
High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
to Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
during 2007, during which time he was accused of, and denied, abusing two ministers. The allegations were made by a resigning Nauru Health Minister
Health minister
A health minister is the member of a country's government typically responsible for protecting and promoting public health and providing welfare and other social security services....
, Kieren Keke
Kieren Keke
Kieren Aedogan Ankwong Keke is a Nauruan politician and medical doctor. He is currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs and has previously been speaker of the Nauruan Parliament.-Background:...
.