Franco Gibbons | |
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Governor of Koror | |
In office January 9, 2018 – January 11, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Yositaka Adachi |
Succeeded by | Eyos Rudimch |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Yuki Ngotel |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Politician |
Francisco Bares Gibbons is a Palauan politician. In January 2018, he became the youngest Governor of Koror.[3][4] He previously held the position of Vice Speaker of Koror.[5]
He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.[6] In June 2020, Gibbons donated 100 sacks of rice to the Division of Correction and 200 sacks of rice to the Ministry of Health.[7] On June 10, 2021, he announced he would be seeking re-election in the November 2021 election.[8][9] The other candidates included former Governor Yositaka Adachi, Speaker Alan Marbou and former Speaker Eyos Rudimch.[10] Rudimch won the election with Gibbons coming fourth.[11][12] In November 2022, he was found guilty of several criminal charges including misconduct in public office, ethics violations and tampering with a government record.[1][13]
He is married to Yuki Ngotel and has two children.[6] He holds the title of Ngiraikelau, making him the second highest ranking chief of Koror.[2]