Latter-day Saint Mayor runs for President in Mali
http://ldsmag.com/church/article/9116?ac=1
“In this audio interview, BYU graduate Yeah Samake shares the story of his father’s vision for education which raised an entire family from hunger to prominence. We’ll hear how his actions eliminating corruption as Mayor of a small town brought him to the attention of national leaders in Mali, and what he hopes to accomplish if elected President of Mali in April of 2012. You’ll also learn what it’s like for brother and sister Samake and their children to be the only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a country with a population which is 90% Muslim.”
See also http://ldsmag.com/church/update/article/9047?ac=1
http://www.byupoliticalreview.com/?p=102863
February 8th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
i hope he is elected president and I know that heavenly will protect him. I am black an benn a member for 24 years. I love the church and know that it is true.
February 19th, 2012 at 11:50 am
I pray and believe that the grace of God can be channeled in Mali through this man. He has demonstrated already the power that preisthood hold to change lives of many people to be better and to have prosperity. Wish you all the best in running for Presidency:_ from South Africa Gugulethu Branch LDS member.