Jacques Bangou
Jacques Bangou | |
|---|---|
Jacques Bangou maire (cropped) | |
| Mayor of Pointe-à-Pitre | |
| In office 2008–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Henri Bangou |
| Succeeded by | Josiane Gatibelza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1950 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jacques Bangou (born October 27, 1950) is a Guadeloupean politician.
He was the mayor of Pointe-à-Pitre (2008 to 2019), Guadeloupe's main city.[1]
2009 Guadeloupe Riots
Bangou was mayor in February 2009, when riots engulfed Pointe-à-Pitre during the 2009 French Caribbean general strikes on Guadeloupe.
He was a leading critic of the French government's response to the crisis. He condemned French President Nicolas Sarkozy at one point during the strike and riots saying, "I call on the president to come out of his ivory tower, and finally tell us if France still cares about Guadeloupe."[2]
Removal procedure
The Prefect of Guadeloupe, Philippe Gustin, initiated a removal procedure against Jacques Bangou on 13 May 2019 due to a municipal deficit of €78 million identified by the Regional Chamber of Accounts (CRC). On 20 July 2019, Jacques Bangou announced that he had sent his resignation letter as mayor to the Prefect but stated his intention to remain a municipal councillor.[3] Josiane Gatibelza, who had been first deputy, was elected mayor by the municipal council on 30 July.[4]
References
- ^ "Guadeloupe protesters shoot three police officers". AFP. Sydney Morning Herald. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ Davies, Lizzy (2009-02-18). "Guadeloupe riots turn paradise into war zone as one protester shot dead". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Le maire de Pointe-à-Pitre, menacé de révocation, démissionne". L'Express (in French). AFP. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Pointe-à-Pitre: l'ex-première adjointe, élue à la place du maire démissionnaire". Le Figaro (in French). AFP. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2025.