# Mahn Johnny

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**[Mahn](/source/Burmese_names#Honorifics) Johnny** (Burmese: *မန်းဂျော်နီ*) is a Burmese politician, [political prisoner](/source/Political_prisoner) and the former Chief Minister for [Ayeyarwady Region](/source/Ayeyarwady_Region). He is currently serving as a member of the [Ayeyarwady Region Hluttaw](/source/Ayeyarwady_Region_Hluttaw) for [Kyonpyaw Township](/source/Kyonpyaw_Township) Constituency No. 2.[1]

## Early life and education

Johnny matriculated from high school in 1960 and studied at the Bassein Regional College.[2] From 1965 to 1986, he worked as a primary and secondary school teacher.[2] In 1980, he received a diploma in education from the [Rangoon Institute of Education](/source/Yangon_Institute_of_Education).[2] Johnny is an ethnic [Karen](/source/Karen_people) and a [Catholic](/source/Catholic_Church).[3][4]

## Political career

In the [1990 Burmese general election](/source/1990_Burmese_general_election), he was elected as an Pyithu Hluttaw MP, winning a majority of 31,731 votes (73% of the votes), but was never allowed to assume his seat.[2]

In the [2012 Myanmar by-elections](/source/2012_Myanmar_by-elections), he won a seat in the [Pyithu Hluttaw](/source/Pyithu_Hluttaw), representing [Myaungmya Township](/source/Myaungmya_Township).[5]

In the [2015 Myanmar general election](/source/2015_Myanmar_general_election), Johnny won a seat in the [Ayeyarwady Region Hluttaw](/source/Ayeyarwady_Region_Hluttaw), representing [Kyonpyaw Township](/source/Kyonpyaw_Township).[6]

Johnny resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Ayeyarwady Region on 9 January 2018, citing health reasons. He was succeeded by Hla Moe Aung.

## 2021 Anti-Coup Resistance

In late August, photos of Mahn Johny wearing army fatigues and a large loaded rifle were published and spread on [Facebook](/source/Facebook).[7] The military junta was raided the following day, allegedly seizing property. In an interview with Myanmar Now, Johnny stated that he would continue fighting against the injustice of the coup.[8] Johnny's house would later be sealed and his sons and daughters-in-law ordered to leave the premises.[9][10]

## References

1. ["Names of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120509090053/http://mmtimes.com/2012/news/election2012/election_announc_17.html). *[Union Election Commission](/source/Union_Election_Commission)*. Government of Myanmar. 2 April 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.mmtimes.com/2012/news/election2012/election_announc_17.html) on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.

1. Khin Kyaw Han (1 February 2003). ["Brief Biographies of Elected MPs"](http://www.ibiblio.org/obl/docs/Elections-03.htm). *1990 Multi-party Democracy General Elections*. Retrieved 5 October 2012.

1. John Zaw (29 March 2016). ["Myanmar names three Christians as regional ministers"](http://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-names-three-christians-as-regional-ministers/75601). *Union of Catholic Asian News*

1. ["Myanmar names three Christians as regional ministers - ucanews.com"](https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-names-three-christians-as-regional-ministers/75601). *ucanews.com*. Retrieved 23 October 2017.

1. Shwe Yee Saw Myint (29 March 2016). ["Ethnic Kayin chosen for Ayeyarwady's top job"](http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/19700-ethnic-kayin-chosen-for-ayeyarwady-s-top-job.html). *Myanmar Times*

1. ["Meet your chief ministers"](http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/19818-meet-your-chief-ministers.html). *Myanmar Times*. 4 April 2016.

1. [""Soldiers arrest family of politician, 79, vowing to go out guns blazing against Tatmadaw""](https://coconuts.co/yangon/news/soldiers-arrest-family-of-elderly-politician-vowing-to-go-out-guns-blazing-against-tatmadaw/). *Coconuts*. August 31, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

1. Myanmar Now (September 1, 2021). ["‘I can’t betray our people at this age’ — Elderly Karen politician takes up arms against the junta"](https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/i-cant-betray-our-people-at-this-age-elderly-karen-politician-takes-up-arms-against-the-junta). *Myanmar Now*. Myanmar Now. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

1. Min Min & Zaw Ye Thwe (November 2, 2021). ["House of former Ayeyarwady Region Chief Minister Mahn Johnny sealed"](https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/house-of-former-ayeyarwady-region-chief-minister-mahn-johnny-sealed). *Myanmar Now*. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

1. ["Myanmar Junta Seizes Homes From Those Tied to NLD, Shadow Govt"](https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-seizes-homes-from-those-tied-to-nld-shadow-govt.html). *Irrawaddy*. November 2, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

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