May 5, 2021
The second Liberian Republic has had a lot of ups and downs. Between 1980 and 2017, no presidential candidate has ever won a landslide in any given election as compared to NPP flagbearer Charles G. Taylor. 13 political parties participated in the 1997 presidential election. Taylor won all of them at once with 75.33% (468,443 votes). There was no second round or run-off.
This was indeed a landslide victory. There were also 13 counties at that time but Taylor still could not win 12 out of 13. Even Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who won two successive democratic elections in 2005 and 2011 respectively, could not win 14 out of 15 counties at any given electoral interval. How come did George Weah win 14 out of 15 counties in the 2017 presidential election. Imagine for a moment, a man who could not even win 39% in round one. CDC George Weah only got 38.37% (596,037 votes) while UP Joseph Boakai got 28.76% (446,716 votes). The margin was as minimum as 9.6
VP Howard Taylor hails bank’s 75% female quota at management level
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL) or IB, Henry F. Saamoi, says the bank remains humbled by the support of its partners and valued customers, as serving the people has been and continues to be their greatest privilege.
Mr. Saamoi made the remarks on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the grand opening of the bank’s new corporate headquarters, located on Tubman Boulevard, between 11th and 12th Streets, Sinkor.
Mr. Saamoi said the dedicated staff of the bank will continue to help their valued customers and prospective valued customers to build the future they dream about through tailored and personalized banking services.