João dos Senell
João dos Senell | |
|---|---|
| João dos Senell | |
 João dos Senell in 2001 | |
| 2nd President of North Kandson | |
| In office 26 November 1975 – 20 November 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Cristo Janeto |
| Succeeded by | Perie Jefferson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1932 Evlaso, North Kandson |
| Died | 8 July 2022 (aged 89) Osmino, North Kandson |
João dos Senell (25 September 1932 - 8 July 2022) was a North Kandsonian politician, diplomat, and military general who served as the 2nd President of North Kandson from 1975 to 2006. He took power following the death of his mentor, president Cristo Janeto. Throughout his first term he installed figures loyal to him in cabinet positions and at local levels, approving a national plebiscite regarded as "highly irregular" by most international observers. Elections throughout the remainder of dos Senell's time in office were deemed fixed to benefit him, as he won with overwhelming numerical advantages despite North Kandson's harsh human rights record and suppressing opposition to his presidency. In 2006, mass demonstrations sprung up nationwide against dos Senell, and he was forced to step down. Perie Jefferson was subsequently elected and the constitution was amended, but Jefferson's multiple reelections have also been marred in controversy.