Alexander Anquab, newly elected President of secessionist Abkhazia appointed to the post of Prime Minister Leonid Lakerbaia (1947). Abkhazian media disseminates this information. "He as well signed decree about Cabinet's resignation, "- Abkhazian side reports.

In 1975 he accomplished Moscow's Automobile-Transport Institute. In 1975-1985 was employed in Abkhazian automobile fabrics. In 1985-1991 was appointed as a director in Gagra experimental manufacture for food products. In 1991-1996 and 2000-2002 was a so-called MP in Abkhazian Parliament. In 1995 was a vice Prime Minister. In 1996 was appointed as a Foreign Minster.

He is one of the founders of the Abkhazian secessionist movement.