Career
Minister defense, public security and territorial administration, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1986-1987; minister territorial administration and defense, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1987-1988; minister defense and internal order, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, since 1988; prime minister, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome.