Venerio Giorgi

Venerio Giorgi (born April 4, 1959) is a Sonalali politician, who serves as Prime Minister of Sonalalia since 4 June 2024. Prior, he served as President of Sonalalia from 2004 to 2012. 
During the Sonalali War, Giorgi emerged as a prominent figurehead for the separatist movement. His political party, the Sonalali Freedom Party (SFP), advocated for independence from the neighboring nation of Sagofagia. Following the war, the SFP won the first parliamentary election in 2004, leading to Giorgi's election as the first President of the newly independent Sonalalia. The SFP repeated this success in the 2007 elections.
However, despite his early success, Giorgi's political fortunes began to shift due to the financial crisis that gripped Sonalalia. The SFP lost support, and Giorgi subsequently lost the 2012 Presidential Election. He resigned as leader of the SFP in 2016 after a further electoral defeat, but returned to the role in December 2021.
In March 2023, Giorgi faced arrest on charges of tax fraud. He pleaded not guilty, alleging that his prosecution was politically motivated due to his status as a former president. Giorgi was eventually acquitted of all charges.
After regaining public support, the Sonalali Freedom Party won the parliamentary election in May 2024, propelling Giorgi towards a projected return to power as Prime Minister. This victory marks a significant comeback for Giorgi, positioning him as the leader of a centre-right government.
Category:1959 births
Category:Sonalali politicians
Category:Presidents of Sonalalia
Category:Sonalali War