Liberian in the Netherlands Elect New Leadership Team
The Perspective
Atlanta, Georgia
September 17, 2002
Liberian Association Holland
Elections 2002
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Liberians in the Netherlands finally elected new core of leaders through a highly organised democratic election. Liberians came from the length and breadth of the Netherlands to cast their vote in order to bring the leadership crisis to an end.
The election was held in Amsterdam on the 31st of August 2002 and brought together approximately 245 Liberians. The atmosphere was basically calm and peaceful.
Below are the results of the elections and names of candidates and winners:
Chairman
Name of Candidate
|
Total Votes
|
Winner
|
Abraham Tiaquicyl |
97
|
Abraham Tiaquicyl |
Benedict S.Nyemah |
88
|
|
David Nymane |
36
|
Vice Chairman
Name of Candidate
|
Total Votes
|
Winner
|
David Clark jr. |
34
|
|
Mohamed Kosiah |
133
|
Mohamed Kosiah |
Paul Essiah |
45
|
Secretary
Name of Candidate
|
Total Votes
|
Winner
|
Abraham Kromah |
89
|
Abraham Kromah |
Mildred Toweh |
58
|
|
Mayango Arku |
51
|
Treasury
Name of Candidate
|
Total Votes
|
Winner
|
Miatta Dakinah-Pour |
125
|
Miatta Dakinah-Pour |
Satisfied by LAH 2002 Elections commission
J. Shilue (Chairman)
B. Saye (Co-chairman)
A. Donzo (Member)