 However, since 2005 Ramzan Kadyrov (son of Akhmad Kadyrov) has been the caretaker prime minister, and in 2007 was appointed as the new president.Many allege he is the wealthiest and most powerful man in the republic, with control over a large private militia referred to as the "Kadyrovtsy".The militia, which began as his father's security force, has been accused of killings and kidnappings by human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch.