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Kana's government became embroiled in the [[The Freician Issue|Freician Issue]], which saw international condemnation of the Riamese government following its condemnation of [[Anáhuac]] and [[Hoterallia]] for sending medical aid to Freice.<ref name=": 1b">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "'The Freician Issue' explained"]. ''Old Republic News''. Retrieved 30 April 2023.</ref> As a result of the ongoing crisis, Kana's, and Freice's, profile was raised, with a significant increase in followers of Twatter profiles for Kana and for Freice government and civic organisations.<ref name=": abc78">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Kana, Freice sees more Twatter followers as international crisis continues"]. ''Kaldaic Sun''. Retrieved 20 April 2023.</ref> | Kana's government became embroiled in the [[The Freician Issue|Freician Issue]], which saw international condemnation of the Riamese government following its condemnation of [[Anáhuac]] and [[Hoterallia]] for sending medical aid to Freice.<ref name=": 1b">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "'The Freician Issue' explained"]. ''Old Republic News''. Retrieved 30 April 2023.</ref> As a result of the ongoing crisis, Kana's, and Freice's, profile was raised, with a significant increase in followers of Twatter profiles for Kana and for Freice government and civic organisations.<ref name=": abc78">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "Kana, Freice sees more Twatter followers as international crisis continues"]. ''Kaldaic Sun''. Retrieved 20 April 2023.</ref> | ||
On 18 April 2023, his government passed the "landmark" [[Public Order (HIV/AIDS) | On 18 April 2023, his government passed the "landmark" [[Public Order (HIV/AIDS) Act 2023|Public Order (HIV/AIDS) Act]], which prohibits discrimination on grounds of having HIV/AIDS.<ref name=":3rdreading1">[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ "HIV/AIDS discrimination bill passes Kiuva vote"]. ''Mulo'i Puineta''. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.</ref> | ||
==Political views== | ==Political views== |
Revision as of 20:31, 24 April 2023
The Honourable Kana Tenqel | |
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Keomoru'lu | |
Assumed office 20 January 2023 | |
Monarch | Diana II |
Representative of the Sovereign | Ailu Apoka Semeia |
Preceded by | Aniara Neileka |
Leader of Mulo Uahi ma pa Kiuoa | |
Assumed office 10 March 2023 | |
Preceded by | Party created |
Member of the General Kiuva for Peka | |
Assumed office 23 January 2023 Serving with Mulone Uota | |
Preceded by | Boni Iasoqe |
Mayor of Peka | |
In office 10 June 2022 – 20 January 2023 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Kolau Matau (as Atika'lu) |
Leader of Future Citizens[a] | |
In office 12 March 2022 – 10 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Party created |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved (merged to form Mulo Uahi ma pa Kiuoa) |
Personal details | |
Born | Sakana Aotola Tenqel 12 May 1977 Weia, Freice |
Political party | Mulo Uahi ma pa Kiuoa (previously Future Citizens) |
Domestic partner(s) | Ama Selaia (2017–present) |
Education | Tespana School |
Criminal details | |
Criminal status | Guilty |
Criminal charge | Trespassing Misuse of property |
Penalty | GR$50,000 |
This is a Freician name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Sakana
Sakana Aotola "Kana" Tenqel KM (born 12 May 1977)[1][2] is a Freician politicial and public personality, who has served as Keomoru'lu and Minister of External Relations, the Constitution, and Federation since 2023. He previously served as Mayor of Peka from 2022 to 2023. He currently leads Mulo Uahi ma pa Kiuoa, the largest of Freice's two main political parties, a party he co-founded in 2023.
Early life and education
Kana was born on 12 May 1977 in Weia to Tenqel Meipa and Valeia Tara.[3] His father, once a contemporary of Sema T. Anamia was a butcher, a business he owned alongside Kana's mother.[4]
Despite his humble origins, he went to fee-paying Tespana School from 1982 until 1994.[4] Upon leaving school, he enrolled at Portington University but dropped out after two months, instead joining Radio and Television Freice (FLP) as a researcher.[5] He remained employed at FLP until 2022, working as a chief researcher, editor, and a radio presenter.
Concrete Mixer Man Case
Kana came to public attention following his arrest on 12 January 2022. Caught with a concrete mixer, poetry books, glue, and three stoats, he was arrested and booked for lewd activity.[6] He was reported to have willingly surrendered himself and his possessions to the police.[7] It was found that the concrete mixer was stolen from a nearby construction site, whilst the glue and books were believed to have been taken from a nearby school.[8] The stoats were of unknown origin.
On 11 February 2022, the Court of Appeal ruled that the man's name could be disclosed.[1]
He was brought to trial on 21 February 2022 on charges of endangering wildlife and indecent exposure.[9] The charges of trespassing and the misuse of property followed the theft of property from a local school, which dropped charges of theft following the return of the property.[9]
In a blog post on his website in September 2022, Kana clarified the events that led up to his arrest. He claimed that his actions were an "historical inquiry into pre-Christian religions in Freice," and that there was no malice intended.[10] He denied any sexual aspect, claiming that he sought to imitate traditional religious practices, whilst also denying that he had stolen anything.[10]
Response
Domestic response
The Freician government's response has largely been to support the legal process. Justice minister Taqame Natpiau said in a written statement to the Island Meeting that the government will "keep up to date" with the case where necessary, and ensure that the "the law has been followed in determining whether it has been breached."[6]
National broadcaster Radio and Television Freice has created a separate link on its website dedicated to the case, which is reported to have upwards of 50,000 hits a week.[11]
International response
A Anáhuaca politician Francisco Javier Vaquero, when asked about the case, humorously declared that a movie should be made about the unusual criminal. He later added that any movie should win awards for its storyline.[12]
On a Hoterallian TV show, a comedy skit entitled "My Girlfriend Is A Concrete Mixer???" has gained a cult following.[12]
When Keomoru'lu Aniara Neileka visited Anáhuac for talks with the Rugidoan president, pranksters greeted her dressed as stoats and possessing concrete mixers.[13]
Orajioe Daily reported that one Hoterallian man, Konoda Hajimoto, announced that he had "declare[d] war" on the justice system in Freice, due to what he perceived as a "violation of human rights".[14] This was also reported in Freice.[15]
Copycats
The international coverage of the case has led to a number of copycat cases being reported. In Kentalis, broadcaster NRSK reported of two teenages being arrested for stealing a concrete mixer.[16]
Early political career
On 10 March 2022, Kono Takaida, leader of Taihago, Twatted that he had spoken with Kana, describing him as "intriguing on so many levels" and "one of the greatest men I have ever met."[17]
On 12 March 2022, Kana formally registered a new political party called Kana's Empowered Citizens, the first political party to be established since the Court of Appeal ruled that a ban on parties was unconstitutional.[18] He announced on Twatter the founding of the party as a "mass movement" supporting "real social, economic, political, and constitutional change."[19]
Speaking on Radio and Television Freice's radio show Tara Pona Faio'se (Good Day, Freice), Kana rejected claims that his party was a joke or political satire, arguing that the mass movement organised to support him in his trial convincted him of the need to "use this popular energy for good."[20]
Kana led his party to victory in the June 2022 elections, with the party winning a plurality of the vote in the Kivunna election, winning three mayoralties, and leading three district authority administrations.[21]
Mayor of Peka
In the 2022 Peka mayoral election, Kana was elected Mayor of the district with 55.1% of the vote.[21][22]
As Mayor, he promoted sustainable development across all areas of policy-making. He oversaw the protection of the Peka Highlands (the parts of the Sete Hills in Peka), the establishment of new rules regarding urban development, and emphasised happiness and access to basic resources as key indicators over GDP.[23] He also petitioned the national government for greater powers to deal with poverty, and has sought to block plans for fracking in the district.[23]
Keomoru'lu (2023-present)
Kana was elected Keomoru'lu in the 2023 Freician general election, with his party winning 14 seats in the 21 seat assembly.[24] He was also elected a Member of the General Kiuva for Peka, succeeding Boni Iasoqe. He was formally sworn in by Speaker of the General Kiuva Kiso Toma on 23 January.
On 10 March 2023, Future Citizens merged with the MURO Alliance to form Mulo Uahi ma pa Kiuoa, with Kana serving as leader of the new party.[25] It also adopted a new logo.
Kana's government became embroiled in the Freician Issue, which saw international condemnation of the Riamese government following its condemnation of Anáhuac and Hoterallia for sending medical aid to Freice.[26] As a result of the ongoing crisis, Kana's, and Freice's, profile was raised, with a significant increase in followers of Twatter profiles for Kana and for Freice government and civic organisations.[27]
On 18 April 2023, his government passed the "landmark" Public Order (HIV/AIDS) Act, which prohibits discrimination on grounds of having HIV/AIDS.[28]
Political views
Kana's political views, which have been labeled Kananism by the press, are generally characterised as libertarian, although Kana has himself defined his views as "practical libertarianism with a conscious".[29] He supports strong civil liberties, including same-sex marriage, abortion rights, drug legalisation, free movement, and the decriminalisation of sex work.[29] He combines individualism with a "practical" role for the state, including in the protection of the land (of which the people are stewards) and providing assistance to those who cannot help themselves.[30]
Because of the policies he has promoted as Mayor, including an active role for the district authority in combating pollution and poverty, political opponents have described Kana's political philosophy as "ill-defined" and "fluid".[31][29]
Honours
National honours
- Riamo: Queen Diana II Ruby Jubilee Medal, 2023
See also
Notes
- ↑ Kana's Empowered Citizens (March-July 2022)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kana Tenqel named as Concrete Mixer Man". Radio and Television Freice. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022
- ↑ "Registration for candidacy - Tenqel, Kana Sotola". Kaunio Helito oe Faio'se. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022
- ↑ "Who am I?". kana.faiose. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kana: Man of the People?". Guri Telegraph. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ask Kana: Your Questions Answered". Kaposa Tama. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Concrete mixer man finds public following". Radio and Television Freice. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022
- ↑ "Who is Concrete Mixer Man". Riamese Broadcasting Corporation. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022
- ↑ "Bizaar Freician case reaches international stage". HHK. 20January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Concrete Mixer Man Trial: Defence outlines its case". Radio and Television Freice. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "What is it with the concrete mixer?". kana.com. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022
- ↑ "Concrete mixer case brings island fame". Gavrilopolis Times. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Vaquero: I want Concrete Mixer Man movie NOW!". Santa Elisa Live. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022
- ↑ "President hails 'breakthrough' agreement with G.R.". Radio and Television Freice. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022
- ↑ "Concrete Mixer Man Trial: Protest outside court". Radio and Television Freice. Retrieved 25 February 2022
- ↑ "I declared war on Freice's Justice System!". Orajioe Daily. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022
- ↑ "Two teenagers arrested in Čelanica for stealing Concrete mixer from Construction site". NRSK. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022
- ↑ @KonoTakaida (10 March 2022). "It might be one of my greatest moment in the week, talking to Kana Tenqel from Freice. He is so intriguing on so many levels, his political ideas and the way he expressed them definitely make him one of the greatest men I have ever met. Seeing him with his supporters really makes me think about my way to run the Taihago back home!" - via Twatter.
- ↑ "Mixer Man Kana founds political party". Radio and Television Freice. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ @kana (12 March 2022). "Empowered Citizens is a mass movement, calling for serious and real social, economic, political, and constitutional change. This is not a joke – Freice seriously needs help to recover from years of neglect, and only the people united can give it that help." - via Twatter.
- ↑ "Kana: Party 'not a joke'". Radio and Television Freice. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Election 2022: KTP defies odds, takes first place". Radio and Television Freice. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ↑ "Aniara takes top job, Kana wins Peka race". Kaposa Tama. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Is Kana destined for a head-on collision with Aniara?". Kaposa Tama. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ↑ "Kana sweeps to office; MURO collapses". Kaposa Tama. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ↑ "Freice: Kana party merges with MURO". Riamo News. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ "'The Freician Issue' explained". Old Republic News. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ↑ "Kana, Freice sees more Twatter followers as international crisis continues". Kaldaic Sun. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "HIV/AIDS discrimination bill passes Kiuva vote". Mulo'i Puineta. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 "Who is Mixer Man Kana Tenqel?". Radio and Television Freice. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Kana sets sights on green mayorship". Kaposa Tama. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ @ame1_ (3 July 2022). "Kana has no sense of what he stands for. His ill-defined political philosophy is as undeveloped as his understanding of Freician politics." - via Twatter.