Gabriel Baccus Mathews

Gabriel Baccus Mathews is the first Liberian politician to advocate multi party democracy in Liberia. Before his death, he strongly supported soccer legend George Weah's quest for the presidency.

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Created: 13th Mar 2008
Modified: 13th Mar 2008

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Professional Areas:

Administration

Employer:

Liberian Government

Position:

Former Foriegn Minister

Working primarily in:

Liberia

Description of Work:
Before his death, Baccus ( as he was commonly Called) served as leader of the Progressive Alliance of Liberia and the United People's Party. He aws twice Foreign minister of Liberia.
As a young man, he led a riot against president Tolbert in 1979 protesting the increase price of rice, the country's staple food.
After failing in his own presidential bid, he strongly supported George Weah candidacy during the country's 2005 General and Presidential Elections. Weah lost the elections. Two years after, Mathews died at the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital

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Gabriel Baccus Mathews
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Interests: politics
Location:
City: Monrovia
Place of Origin: Liberia

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Author: geepoj

Sun Oct 25 23:56:34 2009

Keep up the good work. Gabriel was a good man in time, more of his deeds in the interest of the Liberian people will be revail. He is really the father of Liberia multi-party system.

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