Daniel Chapo
Daniel Chapo | |
|---|---|
Chapo in 2016 | |
| 5th President of Mozambique | |
| Assumed office 15 January 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Maria Benvinda Levy |
| Preceded by | Filipe Nyusi |
| Governor of Inhambane Province | |
| In office 4 March 2016 – 23 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Agostinho Trinta |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Mussanhane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1977 Inhaminga, Sofala Province, Mozambique |
| Political party | FRELIMO |
| Spouse |
Gueta Sulemane Chapo
(m. 2009) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Eduardo Mondlane University Catholic University of Mozambique |
Daniel Francisco Chapo (born 6 January 1977) is a Mozambican politician, lawyer and jurist who has been the fifth president of Mozambique since 15 January 2025. Chapo previously served as the governor of Inhambane Province from 2016 to 2024. Chapo was the Secretary-General and candidate of the ruling political party, FRELIMO, for the 2024 presidential election.