LIMAUK Votes

LIMAUK has finally elected a new interim government on july 3rd 2010 in Birmingham after a long debate over what is said to have been a controversial proposal made by the election commission. This proposal sparks a serious discontent amongst LIMAUK’s members. Some members expressed solemn dissatisfaction over the proposal through LIMAUK’s list serv. Some went as far as threatening to quit their various positions or resign from the organisation if the election commission does not reconsider its decision. Some referred to it as discriminatory and that it had the tendency of destroying the organisation. However, a position statement was later made on behalf of the election commission by one of its members stressing that their mandate was made with no malice and it was not intended to divide the organisation but, was made in the best interest of LIMAUK. The three-man commission was appointed in May 2010 by Mr. Musa Konneh, the then president of LIMAUK, to oversee the activities of the forth coming election.

The commission later reconsidered its decision and call for all limaukans to cooperate and exercise a peaceful resolution to issues. A declaration was made by the election commission to extend the deadline for individuals wishing to express their interest in the run for presidency. The deadline came and past shockingly; no one came up as a potential candidate for the post.
An immediate teleconference was organised in order to discuss the future of the organisation. Obviously, there were certain disagreements but, most of all it was agreed to put in place an interim government which was charged with the responsibility of restructuring the organisation, reform the constitution and prepare the organisation for the next general election.
July 3, 2010 saw members of LIMAUK going to the ballot for the election of their interim leadership. Three individuals were nominated to serve the post. Among them were Abrahim Sanoe of Stoke on trent, Mr. Musa Konneh of London and Samouka Dore of Sunderland.

The election of the interim leadership was overseen by Cheick Sheriff and Theresa Foday. Nominees for the post were given five minutes each to outline their manifesto. Abrahim Sanoe, commonly known as AB5 promised a fairer game for every member in LIMAUK and he added that there will be an official social event every six month if he is elected as interim president. Samouka Dore on the other hand was straight forward in his quest of becoming an interim president of LIMAUK. He promised a total restructuring of the organisation. He also outlined a mechanism that will enhance the fund raising strategy of the organisation. He lamented on networking with other community organisations in order to improve community cohesion. He mentioned the need for LIMAUK to identify with fellow kinsmen back in Liberia. Mr. Konneh didn’t really have much to say; he thanked members for nominating him for the post and promises his best for the organisation provided the cooperation of the entire membership is given but, that was enough to clinch him victory over his opponents. Mr. Konneh had a clear advantage over his opponents because many believe that he will make a potential interim president as he has done trementiously well in the past as a president for LIMAUK.Samouka came next to him and Abrahim with the least amount of votes. After his election, Mr. Konneh vowed to carry out the mandate given to him and promised to form his government in the next two weeks. He added that he will welcome his opposition to work along side his government. The interim government which is meant to last for 12 months will pave the road for the next general election.