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]
On 23 March 1987, police raided a house in Freetown and reported the discovery of heavy artillery, including rocket launchers.[2] Minah and 17 others (including Jamil Sahid Mohamed) were arrested and accused of planning to assassinate President Momoh and intending to stage a coup d'état in order to make Minah president of Sierra Leone.[2]
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]
Legacyedit
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 Matilda Lansana Minah MP (Sierra Leone), his brother, Jacob Minah and many nieces and nephews.[citation needed]
Referencesedit
^ abcdeBangura, Sekou Dauda (2008-02-12). "Why all the fuss over F.M. Minah ? – Cocorioko". cocorioko.net. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
^ abcde"Former Vice President Convicted Of Treason, Sentenced To Death". AP News. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
^Berewa, Solomon E. (December 2011). A New Perspective on Governance, Leadership, Conflict and Nation Building in Sierra Leone. AuthorHouse. ISBN9781467888868. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
^ abcdeFyle, Magbaily C. (2006-03-27). Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone. Scarecrow Press. p. 132. Retrieved 2018-07-09. francis%20minah%20sierra%20leone.
^"Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1978July-Dec". HathiTrust.
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Francis Misheck Minah 19 August 1929 1989 was a Sierra Leonean statesman lawyer and politician who served as First Vice President of Sierra Leone from 1985 to 1987 under President Siaka Stevens 1 An ethnic Mende from the Pujehun District he became a member of the House of Representatives in 1967 citation needed He had previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Health Minister of Trade and Industry and Attorney General and Minister of Justice citation needed His ExcellencyFrancis MinahC O R S L Vice President of Sierra LeoneIn office 1984 1987Prime MinisterSiaka Probyn StevensPreceded bySorie Ibrahim KoromaSucceeded byAbu Bakar KamaraAttorney General and Minister of Justice of Sierra LeoneIn office 1982 1984PresidentSiaka Probyn StevensMinister of Finance of Sierra LeoneIn office 1978 1981PresidentSiaka Probyn StevensPreceded byAbu Bakar KamaraSucceeded bySama BanyaAttorney General and Minister of Justice of Sierra LeoneIn office 1977 1979PresidentSiaka Probyn StevensMinister of Foreign AffairsIn office 1975 1977PresidentSiaka Probyn StevensMinister of Trade and IndustryIn office 1973 1975PresidentSiaka Probyn StevensHouse of Representatives of Sierra Leone MemberIn office 1967 1987Personal detailsBornFrancis Misheck Minah 1929 08 19 19 August 1929Sawula Pujehun District British Sierra LeoneDiedFreetown Sierra LeoneCause of deathExecution hanging CitizenshipBritish subject Sierra LeonePolitical partyAll People s Congress APC SpouseGladys Emuchay MinahChildren6 childrenEducationMethodist Boys High SchoolAlma materKing s College LondonOccupationPoliticianProfessionLawyerAwardsCommander Order of the Republic of Sierra Leone C O R S L United Nations Educational fellowshipIn 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 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career and politics 3 Trial and execution 4 Legacy 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksEarly life and education editMinah was born on 19 August 1929 in Sawula Pujehun District British Sierra Leone 4 He was a cousin of Siaka Probyn Stevens 1 He received his education at Methodist Boys High School and read law at King s College London 4 In 1962 he was called to the bar at Grays Inn 4 Minah was a member of the Mende ethnic group Career and politics editHe 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 Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Health Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Minister of Finance 5 under former president Siaka Stevens He was later appointed the Vice President of Sierra Leone under former president Joseph Saidu Momoh administration Trial and execution editOn 23 March 1987 police raided a house in Freetown and reported the discovery of heavy artillery including rocket launchers 2 Minah and 17 others including Jamil Sahid Mohamed were arrested and accused of planning to assassinate President Momoh and intending to stage a coup d etat in order to make Minah president of Sierra Leone 2 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 editHe is survived by his children Katie Minah John Minah Feimatta Otusanya nee Minah Vandi Minah Francis Minah and Christian Minah his sister Paramount Chief Matilda Lansana Minah MP Sierra Leone his brother Jacob Minah and many nieces and nephews citation needed References edit 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 Berewa Solomon E December 2011 A New Perspective on Governance Leadership Conflict and Nation Building in Sierra Leone AuthorHouse 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 francis 20minah 20sierra 20leone Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments National Foreign Assessment Center 1978July Dec HathiTrust Further reading editJames Bambay Kamara John Amadu Bangura Joseph Saidu Momoh Siaka Probyn StevensExternal links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Francis Minah http cocorioko net app index php option com content amp task view amp id 388 amp Itemid 1Political officesPreceded bySorie Ibrahim Koroma First Vice President of Sierra Leone1985 1987 Succeeded byAbu Bakar Kamara Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Francis Minah amp oldid 1154419105, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
