Wilton G. S. Sankawulo

Wilton G. S. Sankawulo (born 1943) was the leader of Liberia from 1 September 1995 until 3 September 1996 as chairman of the Council of State, which governed Liberia. The council functioned as the collective presidency of the second Liberia National Transitional Government. The first from March 1994 to September 1995 had been headed by David Kpomakpor. The council of state consisted of a civilian chair and members Charles Taylor, United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy-K leader Alhaji Kromah, Liberia Peace Council leader George Boley, and two other civilians. Sankawulo is also the author of Sundown at Dawn: A Liberian Odyssey [1].

3 September 1996, Sankawulo is followed by Ruth Perry as chairwoman of this Council of State, who served until 2 August 1997 when she handed power to Charles Taylor, following elections held in July 1997.

[edit] External links

• Official website of Sankawulo

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