Sato Kilman | |
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Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
In office 4 September 2023 – 6 October 2023 | |
President | Nikenike Vurobaravu |
Preceded by | Ishmael Kalsakau |
Succeeded by | Charlot Salwai |
In office 11 June 2015 – 11 February 2016 | |
President | Baldwin Lonsdale |
Preceded by | Joe Natuman |
Succeeded by | Charlot Salwai |
In office 26 June 2011 – 23 March 2013 | |
President | Iolu Abil |
Preceded by | Edward Natapei (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Moana Carcasses Kalosil |
In office 13 May 2011 – 16 June 2011 | |
President | Iolu Abil |
Preceded by | Serge Vohor |
Succeeded by | Edward Natapei (Acting) |
In office 2 December 2010 – 24 April 2011 | |
President | Iolu Abil |
Preceded by | Edward Natapei |
Succeeded by | Serge Vohor |
Personal details | |
Born | Malakula, New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) | 30 December 1957
Political party | People's Progressive Party |
Occupation | Police officer |
Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu (born 30 December 1957) is a Vanuatuan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Vanuatu on four previous occasions, most recently from 4 September to 6 October 2023. he was previously prime minister from December 2010 to April 2011, from May to June 2011 and June 2015 to February 2016, though his premiership was subsequently annulled by a court of law.
Kilman was elected prime minister again on 26 June 2011, thus beginning his first legally recognised term in the premiership; he served until 23 March 2013. He is also the Leader of the People's Progress Party and an MP from Lakatoro on Malekula Island.[1] On October 6, 2023, he was ousted by a vote of no confidence.[2]