John Bennett Bani (born 1 July 1941) is a former Vanuatuan politician who was the president of Vanuatu from 25 March 1999 to 24 March 2004.[1][2] He is an Anglican priest from Pentecost Island, and is one of the founders of the Cultural Association which later become the Vanua'aku Pati.

John Bani
4th President of Vanuatu
In office
25 March 1999 – 24 March 2004
Preceded byEdward Natapei (acting)
Succeeded byRoger Abiut (acting)
Personal details
Born (1941-07-01) 1 July 1941 (age 82)

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  1. ^ Roger East; Richard Thomas (2003). Profiles of people in power: the world's government leaders. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-85743-126-1.
  2. ^ "Vanuatu selects Kalkot Mataskelekele as President". Radio New Zealand International. 16 August 2004. Retrieved 7 October 2011.