Hermann Yaméogo
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Hermann Yaméogo is a Burkinabé
politician and leader of the National Union for Democracy and Development
(UNDD).
Although he decided to boycott the 13 November 2005 presidential elections
a month prior to the poll, his name remained on the ballot. He placed 11th out of 13 candidates, receiving 0.76% of the vote.
He is the son of Maurice Yaméogo
, who was the country's first president.
Burkinabe
Burkinabé may refer to:* Something of, from, or related to Burkina Faso, a nation in West Africa* A person from Burkina Faso, or of Burkinabé descent. For information about the Burkinabé people, see:** Demographics of Burkina Faso** Culture of Burkina Faso...
politician and leader of the National Union for Democracy and Development
National Union for Democracy and Development
The National Union for Democracy and Development is a political party in Burkina Faso ....
(UNDD).
Although he decided to boycott the 13 November 2005 presidential elections
Burkina Faso presidential elections, 2005
A presidential election was held in Burkina Faso on November 13, 2005. The incumbent president, Blaise Compaoré, was currently leading with about 80% of the vote....
a month prior to the poll, his name remained on the ballot. He placed 11th out of 13 candidates, receiving 0.76% of the vote.
He is the son of Maurice Yaméogo
Maurice Yaméogo
Maurice Yaméogo was the first President of the Republic of Upper Volta, now called Burkina Faso. He proclaimed the independence of the country on August 5, 1960 and also tried to create a union between Cote d'Ivoire and Upper-Volta...
, who was the country's first president.