Francis Misheck Minah 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.
11 Facts About Francis Minah
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Francis Minah had previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Trade and Industry and Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
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In 1987, Minah was investigated by Inspector General Bambay Kamara for plotting a coup against President Joseph Saidu Momoh.
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Francis Minah was convicted along with 17 others after a five-month trial and subsequently hanged for treason in 1989.
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Francis Minah was born on 19 August 1929 in Sawula, Pujehun District, British Sierra Leone.
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Francis Minah received his education at Methodist Boys High School and read law at King's College London.
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Francis Minah operated a private law practice in Sierra Leone.
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Francis Minah was one of Siaka Stevens' closest political allies.
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Francis Minah 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, under former president Siaka Stevens.
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Francis Minah was later appointed the Vice President of Sierra Leone under former president Joseph Saidu Momoh administration.
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Francis Minah 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, his brother, Jacob Minah and many nieces and nephews.