Benigno Fitial

Benigno Repeki Fitial (born November 27, 1945) is a Northern Mariana politician. He was the governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) from 2006 until 2013.


Benigno Fitial
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7th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands
In office
January 9, 2006 – February 20, 2013
LieutenantTimothy Villagomez
Eloy Inos
Preceded byJuan Babauta
Succeeded byEloy Inos
Personal details
Born
Benigno Repeki Fitial

(1945-11-27) November 27, 1945 (age 78)
Saipan, Mariana Islands, South Pacific Mandate
Political partyRepublican (before 2001; 2011–present)
Covenant (2001–2011)
Spouse(s)Josie Padiermos
Children6
EducationUniversity of Guam (BBA)

He was impeached by the CNMI House of Representatives on February 11, 2013 and was scheduled to face trial before the CNMI Senate to determine if he should be removed from office.[1] He resigned on February 20, 2013 after 7 years, 1 month, and 11 days in office.

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References

  1. "IMPEACHED!". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2020-07-14.