Is Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg planning to move into politics?

Official documents lodged in an American court have hinted that Mark Zuckerberg may consider a move into politics.

The billionaire could take two years leave from Facebook to serve “in a government position or office” without losing control of the company, according to recently unsealed court filings in a case pitting the CEO against minority investors.

The revelation, published in the Guardian, has emerged from a class-action lawsuit which shows the company’s board voted to give Mr Zuckerberg time off if he takes on a political role.

The lawsuit was first filed in April after Mr Zuckerberg proposed a corporate shake-up that would dilute the voting power of shareholders. Those bringing the action argued the move would give Mr Zuckerberg "eternal control" of the company.