Yositaka Adachi

Yositaka "Yosi" Adachi (born 3 May 1962) is a Palauan politician.^[1][2] He was the Governor of Koror for 3 consecutive terms from 2006-2018 and stepped down due to the term limits imposed by the Koror State Constitution.^[3][4] He ran for Vice President of Palau in the 2016 Palauan general election but lost to Raynold Oilouch. He sought re-election for the office of Governor of Koror in the November 2021 election against incumbent Franco Gibbons and three other candidates.^[5][6]

Yositaka Adachi
Governor of Koror
In office 2006 – 9 January 2018
Vice Governor	Vacant
Preceded by	John Gibbons
Succeeded by	Franco Gibbons
Personal details
Born	(1962-05-03) 3 May 1962 (age 61) Koror, Palau
Political party	Independent
Children	3
Occupation	Politician

References

1. "Message from the Governor". Koror State Government. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
2. "Yositaka "Yosi" Adachi". Facebook. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
3. "Minister Bells seeks Adachi's support on multimillion dollar project". Island Times. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
4. "High Chief Ibedul of Koror sues State Governor Adachi". Island Times. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
5. "Five candidates with 7 months to go". Island Times. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
6. "Adachi declares for Koror State Governor". Island Times. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.

Political offices
Preceded by John C. Gibbons	Governor of Koror 2006–2018	Succeeded by Franco Gibbons