BYU alumnus to run for president in Mali

Published: Monday, April 11 2011 9:30 a.m. MDT

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The first LDS leader to be elected president of his country may not be Mitt Romney or Jon Huntsman Jr., but rather Yeah Samake, who has recently announced his candidacy for the president of Mali.

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fanUVU

Orem, UT

I know and have worked with Yeah. What you see is what you get: a man of integrity and honesty. We would be so blessed in the U.S. with this kind of president.

8:19 a.m. April 10, 2011
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AZKID

Mapleton, UT

What an outstanding individual! I wish him success in transforming his country!

9:59 p.m. April 9, 2011
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ER in EUR

Belgrade, Serbia

A country can learn from the example of one man. Follow the principles you know to be true, Brother Samake, and I know you will have success in your undertakings!!

I lived in Africa for 3 years and know the people I came into contact with More..

7:21 a.m. April 10, 2011
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