Joseph Woah-Tee

Background

Woah-Tee was born on August 16, 1949, in Gbaomu, Bong County.

Education

Woah-Tee also was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Career

A native of Bong County, he founded the Woah-Tee Progressive Movement. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Liberia as well as two masters degrees in the United States from Morgan State University. Running as the LPL presidential candidate in the 11 October 2005 elections, Woah-Tee placed 14th out of 22 candidates, receiving 0.6% of the vote.

Joseph Woah-Tee was murdered on May 31, 2009 during a robbery attempt in Baltimore, Maryland.3:30 a.m.

Joseph Woah-Tee, a 60-year-old man from Liberia who had lived in Baltimore since the 1970s, was killed. He ran an event hall called the Gaimei Nangbn Woah-Tee Multi-Purpose Neighborhood Center in the 4300 block of York Road.

Woah-Tee, who (while living in Baltimore) ran for president of Liberia in 2005, rented the center out for events. A party had just let out when a man walked into the office and demanded money from Woah-Tee.

A struggle ensued and Woah-Tee was shot in the chest and died.

Achievements

• He is the founder of the Woah-Tee Progressive Movement.