Liberia: Unity Party's Syla 'Not Under Pressure' to Cave in to Rob Sirleaf

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Ali Syla is in a tight spot even if he refuses to admit. Running on the ticket of the ruling Unity Party, Syla finds himself in a crowded race to become the next Senator for Montserrado County, a field that includes the like of football legend George Manneh Weah, Dr. Chris Neyor, former Chief Executive of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Ben Sanvee of the opposition Liberty Party, the incumbent Joyce Musu Freeman and Robert Sirleaf, son of the president.

The race considered to be one of the critical races is important for Syla who finds himself in the rather complicated position which could see the president supporting her son over the party's choice. In this exclusive interview, Syla sets the record straight on a lot of issues, including his chances, the uncertainty over who President Sirleaf would endorse and why he feels he has the experience to become the next senator of Montserrado County.

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