Vou Genas
| Vou Genas | |
|---|---|
| File:VouGenas.jpg Vou in 2014 | |
| President of Huy En | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Rid Gersan |
| Prime Minister of Huy En | |
| In office 1986–1994 | |
| Preceded by | TBD |
| Succeeded by | Rid Mosepe |
| Member of Eni Congress | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| President of Huy En | |
| In office 1974–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Rid Gersan |
| Mayor of Ridmark | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Preceded by | TBD |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1944 (age 86) Ridmark |
| Citizenship | Huy En |
| Nationality | Eni |
| Political party | Malas Unity and Freedom |
| Spouse(s) | Vou Elasa |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Belfan University Political Science (PhD) |
| Religion | Atheist |
Vou Genas is an Eni politican who served as the first and currently serves as the third president of Huy En. He is Huy En's first democratically elected president and has served in the Eni Congress in some capacity since 1971. He is also the youngest to serve as the nation's president, having begun his first term at the age of 30.
Early life
First presidency (1974-1980)
Election of 1980 and banishment
Defeated by Rid
Dismissal from Congress
Vou continued to serve in the Eni Congress after his loss in the 1980 election. However, he, along with his loyalists, caucused in an effort to prevent significant legislation from being passed during Rid's presidency. In 1982, after a bill concerning health and medicinal practices was blocked by Vou and his allies, President Rid used his presidential powers and formally dismissed Vou from Congress.
Banishment
Vou was banished, first from Ridmark then the country as a whole, after members of his party made death threats against President Rid and other members of the ruling party. President Rid made a statement the day of Vou's banishment, saying that "he posed a threat to the republic's democratic institutions and his continued presence would encourage members of congress to obstruct [their] processes." Rid defended this position till his death in 1993.
Second presidency
Prime Minister position
Controversies
Death of President Rid
Many foreign sources claimed that Vou was behind the untimely death of President Rid. They cite that Vou's position as Prime Minister would allow him to rule without an election, since Rid's party would likely win another term. Vou denied any involvement with Rid's death.
Malas Unity and Freedom Headquarters bombing
In 1997, the Malas Unity and Freedom Headquarters in Ridmark was bombed by unknown assailants. Seven members of the party were killed in the attack. President Vou claimed that opposition forces were behind the attack and were working to remove Vou from power in the 2000 election. As a result, Vou dismissed all members of the opposition and held a snap election, winning a majority in the Eni Congress.