Charles Konan Banny
Charles Konan Banny | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1942 |
| Died | 10 September 2021 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Statesman, Politician |
| Years active | 1976–2007 |
| Known for | Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire (2005–2007) |
Charles Konan Banny (11 November 1942 – 10 September 2021) was an Ivorian statesman who held the position of prime minister from 7 December 2005 until 4 April 2007.
Life and career
Beginning his career at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) in 1976, Banny progressed through multiple positions within the institution. In 1988, he was appointed Special Advisor to the Governor. When BCEAO Governor Alassane Ouattara assumed the role of Côte d'Ivoire’s Prime Minister, Banny took over as Interim Governor on 4 December 1990 and was formally installed as Governor on 1 January 1994. He received a renewal of his mandate for another six years starting from 1 January 2000.
On 5 December 2005, Banny was designated as transitional Prime Minister, succeeding Seydou Diarra. Although his term was originally intended to conclude in October 2006 with national elections planned, postponements led to an extension of President Laurent Gbagbo’s tenure by one year, during which Banny’s authority expanded. His appointment also disqualified him from running for the presidency.
Following a peace accord in March 2007, rebel leader Guillaume Soro was named Prime Minister and officially replaced Banny on 4 April. Simultaneously, Banny held the office of Minister of Economy and Finance from December 2005 to April 2007.
In September 2021, Banny was transferred to Europe to receive medical care. He passed away on 10 September 2021 in France due to COVID-19, at the age of 78.