Ahmed Abdallah vs Sara Duterte

Ahmed Abdallah became the first president of the independent Comoros after the islands declared independence from France. He led the country through its early years of statehood.

Abdallah was overthrown in a coup led by Ali Soilih just one month after independence. He went into exile in France, but returned to power later.

Abdallah returned to power in a coup led by French mercenary Bob Denard, overthrowing the regime of Ali Soilih. He became president again, ruling with an iron fist and relying on Denard's mercenaries.

Abdallah was assassinated during a coup led by Bob Denard, who had been his security chief. The assassination occurred in his presidential office, and Denard briefly took control of the country.

Duterte was first elected mayor of Davao City, succeeding her father Rodrigo Duterte. She served three terms (2010-2013, 2016-2019, 2019-2022). Her administration continued the city's tough-on-crime policies, including the use of 'death squads' against drug suspects.

Sara Duterte was elected vice president under the Lakas-CMD party, running on a joint ticket with Bongbong Marcos. She won by a landslide, receiving over 32 million votes. She was the first vice president to be elected from a different party than the president.

President Bongbong Marcos appointed Duterte as Secretary of the Department of Education. She concurrently served as vice president. Her tenure focused on the 'Matatag' curriculum reform and addressing learning losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.