The Executive Branch

Learn about the Executive Branch, their officials, and their duties.

The seal of the President of Gapla is shown above.

The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch is tasked with enforcing the laws of the Federated States of Gapla and guiding the nation’s direction and future development.

This branch comprises nine members: the President of Gapla, the Deputy President of Gapla, the governors of Gapla’s two states (Gaplastovia and Cristus), and the mayors of Gapla’s five municipalities (New Gaplastovia, Cristaria, Elemental, Emeralkia, and Folia Tail). Following the dissolution of the Provisional Government, these members will be elected through ranked-choice voting by all adult citizens.

Prior to the suspension of the Provisional Charter, the President and Deputy President of Gapla, who themselves must be provisional governors, are elected by the Provisional Government. Mayors and governors are appointed by the President of Gapla, subject to the Provisional Government’s approval.

Amalia Battle Cordova

4th President of Gapla

A notable entrepreneur, public relations manager, and politician, President Battle Cordova assumed the office of President of Gapla following President Chen’s resignation on 26 July 2025.

President Battle Cordova’s political journey with Gapla began in 2024 when she became a member of the Provisional Government and was appointed the Minister of Public Relations. Since then, she has contributed significantly to the growth of Gapla, creating an active social media and press presence and improving citizen engagement efforts.

President Battle Cordova currently attends Stanford Online High School, an online high school within Stanford University one of the top private high schools in the United States. Her personal achievements include successfully securing $80,000 in funding for a startup, designing pitches and products for artificial intelligence and virtual reality businesses, having her ideas showcased at the World Economic Forum, and being admitted to Astra Nova School, dubbed by the Washington Post as probably the “most exclusive school in the world,” with an acceptance rate of approximately 3%.

Mustafa Hussein Hameed Aydin

12th Deputy President of Gapla
Gaplan National Party

An experienced and enthusiastic leader, Deputy President Aydin was appointed as Deputy President of Gapla by former Deputy President Klinkosch on 1 February 2026 following his leave of absence.

Deputy President Aydin’s political journey with Gapla began in 2025 when he joined foreign service as Gapla’s Ambassador to Iraq and later became a member of the Provisional Government and was appointed the Minister of State Security.

Deputy President Aydin currently resides in Erbil, Iraq.

e-Residency

Gapla’s e-Residency program is free of charge and is the first step towards full Gaplan citizenship. e-Residents enjoy numerous business benefits, an e-Resident card, pathways to full Gaplan citizenship.

Nationbuilding

Joining the Provisional Government makes you one of Gapla’s visionaries. As a member, you’ll be involved in building, planning, and promoting Gapla, including communicating with the press.

Settlement

While we aren’t at settlement yet, Gapla is currently offering opportunities for physical contributions, including expeditions. These opportunities are limited and available by request.