The first direct presidential election in São Tomé and Príncipe open to multiple candidates was held on 3 March 1991. Voter turnout was approximately 60%. This article is about the political process. ... The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a tiny two- island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, distanced 140 kilometers from one another, and situated about 250 and 225 kilometers, respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...

Three candidates stated their intention to participate in the historical contest: Miguel Trovoada, a former prime minister running as an independent (with the support of both the PCD-GR and CODO), Monso dos Santos of the Christian Democratic Front (FDC) and Guadalupe de Ceita, an independent candidate. Manuel Pinto da Costa, President since independence in 1975, declared that he would not be contesting the election and that he would retire from politics. The MLSTP-PSD did not present an alternative candidate. History is often used as a generic term for information about the past, such as in geologic history of the Earth. When used as the name of a field of study, history refers to the study and interpretation of the record of human societies. ... Miguel dos Anjos Trovoada (born 1936) was a former prime minister and president of São Tomé and Príncipe. ... Alternative meaning: Prime Minister (band) A prime minister is the leading member of the cabinet of the top level government in a parliamentary system of government of a country, alternatively A prime minister is an official in a presidential system or semi-presidential system whose duty is to execute the... Democratic Convergence Party (Cape Verde) Democratic Convergence Party-Reflection Group This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Manuel Pinto da Costa (b. ... Independence is autonomous self-government of a country by its residents and indigenous population. ...

In February, less than a month before the election, both Monso dos Santos and Guadalupe de Ceita withdrew from the election leaving Trovoada as the sole candidate. February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Results

Miguel Trovoada received 81% of the votes cast. He was sworn in as the second president of São Tomé and Príncipe on 3 April 1991. List of Heads of State of São Tomé and Príncipe Affiliations:- See also:- São Tomé and Príncipe Heads of Government of São Tomé and Príncipe Lists of Incumbents Categories: Lists of office-holders | São Tomé and Príncipe ... April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ...