Francis Minah
His Excellency Francis Minah House of Representatives of Sierra Leone Member | |
|---|---|
| In office 1967–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Misheck Minah 19 August 1929 British Sierra Leone |
| Died | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Cause of death | Execution (hanging) |
| Citizenship | Sierra Leone |
| Political party | All People's Congress (APC) |
| Spouse | Gladys Emuchay Minah |
| Children | 6 children |
| Education | Methodist Boys High School |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | Commander, Order of the Republic of Sierra Leone (C.O.R.S.L.) United Nations Educational fellowship |
Francis Misheck Minah (19 August 1929 – 1989) was a Sierra Leonean statesman,
In 1987, Minah was investigated by Inspector General Bambay Kamara for plotting a coup against President Joseph Saidu Momoh. He was convicted along with 17 others after a five-month trial and subsequently hanged for treason in 1989.[2] A team of international oberservers from Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Algeria and South Korea all concurred that the trial was justified, and was not politically motivated.[3]
Early life and education
Minah was born on 19 August 1929 in
Minah was a member of the Mende ethnic group.
Career and politics
He operated a private law practice in Sierra Leone.[4] He was one of Siaka Stevens' closest political allies.[1]
In 1967, he entered politics and became a member of Parliament for Pujehun South District rising through the ranks and eventually becoming Vice President of Sierra Leone.[4] During his tenure, Minah became one of the most powerful politicians in Sierra Leone.[1]
Minah orchestrated the constitutional amendments necessary for President Stevens to pass over Vice President S.I.Koroma and make Brigadier General Joseph Saidu Momoh his successor.[1]
He returned to Sierra Leone and served in many capacities as Sierra Leone's
Trial and execution
On 23 March 1987, police raided a house in Freetown and reported the discovery of heavy artillery, including rocket launchers.
In October 1987, after a five-month trial and four hours of deliberation, the jury delivered a guilty verdict.[2] The former First Vice President and 17 others were convicted of treason and sentenced to death.[2]
Legacy
He is survived by his children Katie Minah, John Minah, Feimatta Otusanya née Minah, Vandi Minah, Francis Minah and Christian Minah, his sister Paramount Chief
References
- ^ a b c d e Bangura, Sekou Dauda (2008-02-12). "Why all the fuss over F.M. Minah ? – Cocorioko". cocorioko.net. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ^ a b c d e "Former Vice President Convicted Of Treason, Sentenced To Death". AP News. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ISBN 9781467888868. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ a b c d e Fyle, Magbaily C. (2006-03-27). Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone. Scarecrow Press. p. 132. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
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- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1978July-Dec". HathiTrust.
Further reading
- James Bambay Kamara
- John Amadu Bangura
- Joseph Saidu Momoh
- Siaka Probyn Stevens
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