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 | |
| Lieutenant | Timothy Villagomez Eloy Inos |
| Preceded by | Juan Babauta |
| Succeeded by | Eloy Inos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benigno Repeki Fitial November 27, 1945 Saipan, Mariana Islands, South Pacific Mandate |
| Political party | Republican (before 2001; 2011–present) Covenant (2001–2011) |
| Spouse(s) | Josie Padiermos |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University 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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