Minneapolis, MN: Addressing a capacity crowd at the Eastside Neighborhood Community Service Building in Minneapolis during the Fifth Annual Inauguration of the Mandingo Association of Minnesota last night, former ULAA Board of Directors Chairman, Mr. Anthony V. Kesselly, officially announced his intention to contest the 2008 ULAA Elections as President of the Union.

 

Mr. Kesselly's announcement was met with thunderous applause and a standing ovation from the audience at the inaugural program of the Minnesota Mandingo Association on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

 

Mr. Kesselly also named Mr. Gaye D. Sleh Sr., two-termed President of the Liberian Community Association of Illinois and current ULAA Northern Region Vice President, as his running mate. Other ULAA officials seeking second term of office and named as part of the Kesselly-Sleh Team are Mr. Isaac Saye Zawolo Jr., as National General Secretary and Mr. Emmanuel Nimely Togba as National Treasurer.

	Hon Kesselly's speech