Egil Andreas Olli (born 13 October 1949) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. In September 2007, he became President of the Sami Parliament of Norway[1] when he replaced Aili Keskitalo after she stepped down upon the collapse of the coalition she was heading.[2] He was the fourth President of the Sami Parliament, and the first not to represent the Norwegian Sami Association. In early 2012 Olli announced that he would not run for reelection.[3]
Egil Olli | |
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4th President of the Norwegian Sami Parliament | |
In office 26 September 2007 – 16 October 2013 | |
Preceded by | Aili Keskitalo |
Succeeded by | Aili Keskitalo |
Personal details | |
Born | Egil Andreas Olli 13 October 1949 Porsáŋggu Municipality, Norway |
Nationality | Sami Norwegian |
Political party | Labour |
References
edit- ^ "Organisation of the Sámediggi". Sámediggi. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ Aslaksen, Eilif (25 September 2007). "Ingen hyggelig dag" [Not a fun day] (in Norwegian). NRK Sámi Radio. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ "Vil bli president". 16 February 2012.