Liberia News: Taylor's Ex-Wife Announces Bid for Liberia's Presidency

Charles Taylor`s estranged former wife Jewel Howard-Taylor has won two successive senatorial elections in one of the populous counties in Liberia, Bong, heavily relying on her husband's popularity.Jewel, still bearing the Taylor's name, has been able to fend off stiff competition from several prominent individuals from Bong County winning two elections and it seems the former first lady is pushing further with her political ambition, announcing her bid for the presidency of Liberia in 2017.


Declaring her Presidential intention, Jewel said she will contest the upcoming elections but added that she is also leaving her options open for President or vice President post. She boasted of her numerous contributions in allowing peace to prevail in Liberia, stressing, "Liberians will be happy to see another female becoming a President of this nation. I have all of those credentials to become President."



Source: AllAfrica