Richard Samson

Richard Alphonse Samson (born February 15, 1963) is a Kovosasi politician, who serves as Prime Minister of Kovosasia from 15 September 2021 to 29 March 2024.
== Early life ==
Richard Alphonse Samson was born on 15 February 1963 in Sagradin, PR Sagofagia to a working-class family. His father worked as a carpenter while his mother was a homemaker. He attended local schools before pursuing a degree in law from the University of Sagradin in 1985. 
== Political career ==
In 1993, he joined the Red Party and became its leader in 2011 following his predecessor's retirement due to health issues. During his tenure as party leader, he oversaw an increase in membership and support for the party across Kovosasia. In 2016, he stepped down as leader to become part of the newly formed Social Union coalition.
On 15 September 2021, Samson was sworn in as prime minister after forming a government with the National-Conservative Coalition. His government focused on strengthening Kovosasia's democracy, particularly in the aftermath of the 2021 attempted coup d'état.
On March 29, 2024, Samson resigned as Prime Minister after his government collapsed. In his resignation statement, he stated that his government had succeeded in restoring Kovosasia's democracy following the 2021 Kovosasi coup d'état attempt. However, he also stated that the alliance with the National-Conservatives had become untenable.
Category:1963 births
Category:Kovosasi politicians
Category:Prime Minsters of Kovosasia