Alcide Ponga
Alcide Ponga | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of the Government of New Caledonia | |
| Assumed office 16 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Mapou |
| President of The Rally | |
| Assumed office 20 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Thierry Santa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (49 years) Kouaoua, New Caledonia |
| Political party | The Rally (New Caledonia) The Republicans (France) |
Alcide Ponga (born 1975) is a Kanak politician who has served as the President of the Government of New Caledonia since January 2025. He is the president of the The Rally since 20 April 2024, and formerly served as mayor of Kouaoua as well as an executive in the nickel mining industry.
A prominent figure in New Caledonian politics, he is known for his support for the territory remaining part of France.