Franklin Siakor

Franklin Obed Siakor (born December 3[citation needed], 1967), served as Junior Senator for Bong County, from 2005 to 2011. He was a member of the Senate's Committee on Planning and Economic Affairs.[1]

Life

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Franklin Siakor was born in Gbarnga, Bong County, and is a former pupil and teacher at St Martin's High School, Gbarnga.[citation needed]

Siakor holds an MA in Development Studies, a certificate in Conflict Transformation, a Teacher's certificate and is a former student of the Cuttington University College extension program.[1]

In the 2005 general election, Siakor was elected as a junior senator for Bong County, running as an independent.[2] In the 2014 Senate election, Siakor ran again for Bong County senator, with the Liberty Party. He was defeated by Jewel Howard-Taylor.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b A Profile of Members of the 52nd Legislature of Liberia
  2. ^ "2005 Election Results". National Elections Commission. 2005. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "2014 Special Senatorial Election". National Elections Commission. 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2024.