Gbehzohngar Milton Findley
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Gbehzohngar Milton Findley (born July 2, 1960) is a Liberian politician and businessman. He is a former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate and also the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the administration of President Weah[1] until 28 July 2020.[2]
Gbehzohngar Milton Findley | |
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Foreign Minister of Liberia | |
In office January 24, 2018 ā July 28, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Marjon Kamara |
President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Liberia | |
In office January 2012 ā January 2015 | |
Preceded by | Cletus Wotorson |
Succeeded by | Armah Jallah |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-07-02) July 2, 1960 (age 63) |
Findley is an owner of a coffee and cocoa bean farm and produce packing company in Liberia which exports its products to Europe.[citation needed]
On August 4, 2017, Findley resigned from the ruling Unity Party, declaring he and the party no longer shared the same political ideology. On August 16, 2017, he announced his intention to join the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) political party to support then-Standard Bearer, George Weah. Findley was welcomed to the CDC with Weah stating that "honorable Findley is an astute leader with an impeccable record of service to our noble country. He has contributed immensely to the governance process of our country and I believe he will be a great asset to our movement."[3]
Findley and Weah jointly campaigned for the 2017 presidential election in Grand Bassa County, where Findley served as senator for nine years. They were received by a large crowd of supporters.[4] The alliance proved successful for both, for Findley in thwarting the 2017 presidential bids of both his political adversaries, Charles Brumskine of the Liberty Party[5] and Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party, and for Weah who edged Brumskine out of contention in the first round national election before defeating Boakai in the final election run-off.[6]
In the 2023 general election, Findley was again elected to the Senate of Liberia as an independent.[7]