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Gilbert Aké

b. 1955

Ivorian academic and politician

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Born 1955. Gilbert Aké is an Ivorian politician, economist, university teacher and minister.

Gilbert Marie N'gbo Aké (born 1956 ) is an Ivorian academic and politician. He was named Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire by President Laurent Gbagbo after the latter claimed victory in the disputed 2010 presidential election.

Life and career Professor Gilbert Marie N'gbo Aké successfully obtained a State PhD in economics in 1991 at the University of Toulouse, specialising in econometrics and regulatory economics. He was Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management from 2001 to 2007. He was President of the Université de Cocody until 2011, and he was Chairman of the Scientific Committee for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Côte d'Ivoire's independence. He was appointed as prime minister by Laurent Gbagbo on 7 December 2010, at the beginning of the 2010–11 Ivorian crisis.

Following Gbagbo's ouster, Aké's appointment was nullified by ordinance n°2011-007 of 14 April 2011. In May 2011 he was arrested and charged with threatening national security. In December 2012, he and seven other former ministers of Laurent Gbagbo's last government were released.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Toulouse Capitole University, University of Toulouse (1896-1968)
Positions held
Prime Minister of Ivory Coast
Employers
Toulouse Capitole University, Félix Houphouët Boigny University
Also known as
Gilbert Ake

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gilbert Aké?

Ivorian academic and politician

When was Gilbert Aké born?

Gilbert Aké was born on 8 October 1955 in Abidjan.

What is Gilbert Aké's occupation?

Gilbert Aké is a politician, economist, university teacher and minister.

What nationality is Gilbert Aké?

Gilbert Aké is Ivorian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilbert Aké

· Wikidata: Q971859

· DBpedia: Gilbert Aké

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