Franklin Obed Siakor (born December 3, 1967), served as Junior Senator for Bong County, from 2005 to 2011. He was a member of the Senate's Committee on Planning and Economic Affairs. [1]
Franklin Siakor was born in Gbarnga, Bong County, and is a former pupil and teacher at St Martin's High School, Gbarnga.
Siakor holds an MA in Development Studies, a certificate in Conflict Transformation, a Teacher's certificate and is a former student of the Cuttington University College extension program.
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