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{{Short description|Head of state of Liberia from 2003 to 2006}}
{{Infobox Officeholder {{Infobox officeholder
| name = Gyude Bryant | name = Gyude Bryant
| image = Gyude Bryant.jpg | image = File:Gyude Bryant 2004.jpg
| imagesize = | caption = Bryant in 2004
| smallimage =
⚫ | caption = Gyude Bryant
| order = Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia | order = Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia
| office = | office =
| deputy = ]
| term_start = 14 October 2003 | term_start = 14 October 2003
| term_end = 16 January 2006 | term_end = 16 January 2006
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| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1949|1|17}} | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1949|1|17}}
| birth_place = ], Liberia
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2014|4|16|1949|1|17}} | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2014|4|16|1949|1|17}}
| death_place=] | death_place = Monrovia, Liberia
| nationality = Liberian | nationality = Liberian
| party = ] | party = ]
⚫ |spouse = ]
}} }}
⚫ '''Charles Gyude Bryant''' (17 January 1949 – 16 April 2014) was a ]n politician and businessman. He served as the Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia from 14 October 2003 to 16 January 2006. The installation of the transitional government was part of the peace agreement to end the country's ], which had raged since the ] (LURD) rebelled against President ] in 1999. Bryant was previously a businessman and was chosen as chairman because he was seen as politically neutral and therefore acceptable to each of the warring factions, which included LURD, the ] (MODEL), and loyalists of former President Taylor. He is a prominent member of the ], and was critical of the governments of ] (1980–90) and Taylor (1997–2003).


⚫ '''Charles Gyude Bryant''' (17 January 1949 – 16 April 2014) was a ]n politician and businessman. He served as the Chairman of the ] from 14 October 2003 to 16 January 2006. The installation of the transitional government was part of the peace agreement to end the country's ], which had raged since the ] (LURD) rebelled against President ] in 1999. Bryant was previously a businessman and was chosen as chairman because he was seen as politically neutral and therefore acceptable to each of the warring factions, which included LURD, the ] (MODEL), and loyalists of former President Taylor. He was a prominent member of the ], and was critical of the governments of ] (1980–90) and Taylor (1997–2003).
⚫ ] won the ] and took office in January 2006, succeeding Bryant.


⚫ ] won the ] and took office in January 2006, succeeding Bryant.
⚫ He died on 16 April 2014 at the ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Charles Gyude Bryant, Former Liberia Interim President is Dead|url=http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/1362-charles-gyude-bryant-former-liberia-interim-president-is-dead|newspaper=]|date=16 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Butty|first=James|title=Gyude Bryant, Liberia’s Sixth Transitional Leader, Dies at 65|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/liberia-transitional-leader-gyude-bryant-dies-at-age-65/1895183.html|newspaper=]|date=April 17, 2014}}</ref>

⚫ He died on 16 April 2014 at the ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Charles Gyude Bryant, Former Liberia Interim President is Dead|url=http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/1362-charles-gyude-bryant-former-liberia-interim-president-is-dead|newspaper=]|date=16 April 2014|access-date=16 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417025621/http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/1362-charles-gyude-bryant-former-liberia-interim-president-is-dead|archive-date=17 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Butty|first=James|title=Gyude Bryant, Liberia's Sixth Transitional Leader, Dies at 65|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/liberia-transitional-leader-gyude-bryant-dies-at-age-65/1895183.html|newspaper=]|date=April 17, 2014}}</ref>


==Embezzlement== ==Embezzlement==
In January 2007, Bryant was questioned by police regarding allegations of corruption during his time in office.<ref>Jonathan Paye-Layleh, , '']'', 19 January 2007.</ref> On 27 February 2007, Bryant was charged with ]. His government is alleged to have embezzled more than ]1 million.<ref>, '']'', 28 February 2007.</ref> On 12 March a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was not immediately arrested because he was said to be absent from ] and in ] instead,<ref>, ] (''Independent Online''), 13 March 2007.</ref> but on 13 March he was arrested and released on bond shortly thereafter.<ref>Naomi Schwarz, , ''] News'', 13 March 2007.</ref> In court on 25 April, the defense argued that Bryant constitutionally enjoyed immunity for actions taken as head of state, while the prosecution argued that he did not because his appointment resulted from the Accra Accords in August 2003 and occurred outside the constitutional framework.<ref>, ] ('']''), 25 April 2007 {{fr icon}}.</ref> On 24 August 2007, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the prosecution's argument, enabling Bryant's trial to continue.<ref>, ] ('']''), 24 August 2007 {{fr icon}}.</ref> In January 2007, Bryant was questioned by police regarding allegations of corruption during his time in office.<ref>Jonathan Paye-Layleh, , '']'', 19 January 2007.</ref> On 27 February 2007, Bryant was charged with ]. His government is alleged to have embezzled more than ]1 million.<ref>, '']'', 28 February 2007.</ref> On 12 March a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was not immediately arrested because he was said to be absent from ] and in ] instead,<ref>, ] (''Independent Online''), 13 March 2007.</ref> but on 13 March he was arrested and released on bond shortly thereafter.<ref>Naomi Schwarz, , ''] News'', 13 March 2007.</ref> In court on 25 April, the defense argued that Bryant constitutionally enjoyed immunity for actions taken as head of state, while the prosecution argued that he did not because his appointment resulted from the Accra Accords in August 2003 and occurred outside the constitutional framework.<ref>, ] ('']''), 25 April 2007 {{in lang|fr}}.</ref> On 24 August 2007, the ] ruled in favor of the prosecution's argument, enabling Bryant's trial to continue.<ref>, ] ('']''), 24 August 2007 {{in lang|fr}}.</ref>


Bryant was arrested on 7 December 2007<ref name=Arrested>Nico Colombant, , VOA News, December 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=Ex>, Al Jazeera, December 7, 2007.</ref> after failing to appear in court earlier in the week.<ref name=Arrested/><ref name=Held>, News24.com, December 7, 2007.</ref> He had said that he was boycotting the court because of his belief that he enjoys immunity.<ref name=Held/> As he was being taken to a prison in Monrovia, he said: "This is a very, very, dark day for Liberia. This is the reward we get for restoring peace and democracy to our country."<ref name=Ex/> He was released from the central prison in Monrovia on 8 December after he signed a commitment to appear in court on 10 December.<ref>, Associated Press (''International Herald Tribune''), December 8, 2007.</ref> Bryant was arrested on 7 December 2007<ref name=Arrested>Nico Colombant, , VOA News, December 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=Ex>, Al Jazeera, December 7, 2007.</ref> after failing to appear in court earlier in the week.<ref name=Arrested/><ref name=Held> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430122235/http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_2234877,00.html |date=2008-04-30 }}, News24.com, December 7, 2007.</ref> He had said that he was boycotting the court because of his belief that he enjoys immunity.<ref name=Held/> As he was being taken to a prison in Monrovia, he said: "This is a very, very dark day for Liberia. This is the reward we get for restoring peace and democracy to our country."<ref name=Ex/> He was released from the central prison in Monrovia on 8 December after he signed a commitment to appear in court on 10 December.<ref>, Associated Press (''International Herald Tribune''), December 8, 2007.</ref>


On 30 April 2009, Bryant, along with four others, was acquitted of stealing US$1 million from the state oil refinery.<ref>, Sapa-Associated Press (''IOL''), 1 May 2009.</ref> Additional charges regarding the alleged theft of US$1.3 million from the state were dropped on 24 September 2010.<ref>, FrontPageAfrica, 24 September 2010.</ref> On 30 April 2009, Bryant, along with four others, was acquitted of embezzling US$1 million from the state oil refinery.<ref>, Sapa-Associated Press (''IOL''), 1 May 2009.</ref> Additional charges regarding the alleged theft of US$1.3 million from the state were dropped on 24 September 2010 as the government failed to provide any proof of wrongdoing.<ref>, FrontPageAfrica, 24 September 2010.</ref>


==Personal== ==Personal==
Born in Monrovia during the early years of the ], Bryant was a member of the ]. He matriculated at ] in 1972, and in 1974 he married the former Rosilee Williams; together they had three children. Before becoming the chairman of the interim government, he operated a company that supplied machinery for the ], and he was the chairman of the ],<ref>Weiner, Tim. "". '']'' 2003-08-22. Accessed 2013-01-26.</ref> which has since merged with President Sirleaf's ].<ref>Fahngon, Jimmey C. "". ''Liberian Journal'' 2009-04-02. Accessed 2013-01-26.</ref> Born in Monrovia during the early years of the ], Bryant's mother was a descendant of settlers and his father was a member of the ]. He matriculated at ] in 1972, and in 1974 he married the former Rosilee Williams; together they had two children, Cheryl and Charles. Bryant also had a son named Charles Mleh. Before becoming the chairman of the interim government, he was a successful businessman operating a company that supplied machinery for the ], and he was the chairman of the ],<ref>Weiner, Tim. "". '']'' 2003-08-22. Accessed 2013-01-26.</ref> which has since merged with President Sirleaf's ].<ref>Fahngon, Jimmey C. "". ''Liberian Journal'' 2009-04-02. Accessed 2013-01-26.</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:05, 4 July 2022

Head of state of Liberia from 2003 to 2006
Gyude Bryant
Bryant in 2004
Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia
In office
14 October 2003 – 16 January 2006
DeputyWesley Momo Johnson
Preceded byMoses Blah
Succeeded byEllen Johnson Sirleaf
Personal details
Born(1949-01-17)17 January 1949
Monrovia, Liberia
Died16 April 2014(2014-04-16) (aged 65)
Monrovia, Liberia
Political partyLiberian Action Party
SpouseRosie Lee-Bryant

Charles Gyude Bryant (17 January 1949 – 16 April 2014) was a Liberian politician and businessman. He served as the Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia from 14 October 2003 to 16 January 2006. The installation of the transitional government was part of the peace agreement to end the country's second civil war, which had raged since the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) rebelled against President Charles Taylor in 1999. Bryant was previously a businessman and was chosen as chairman because he was seen as politically neutral and therefore acceptable to each of the warring factions, which included LURD, the Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL), and loyalists of former President Taylor. He was a prominent member of the Episcopal Church of Liberia, and was critical of the governments of Samuel Doe (1980–90) and Taylor (1997–2003).

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 elections and took office in January 2006, succeeding Bryant.

He died on 16 April 2014 at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.

Embezzlement

In January 2007, Bryant was questioned by police regarding allegations of corruption during his time in office. On 27 February 2007, Bryant was charged with embezzlement. His government is alleged to have embezzled more than US$1 million. On 12 March a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was not immediately arrested because he was said to be absent from Monrovia and in Lofa County instead, but on 13 March he was arrested and released on bond shortly thereafter. In court on 25 April, the defense argued that Bryant constitutionally enjoyed immunity for actions taken as head of state, while the prosecution argued that he did not because his appointment resulted from the Accra Accords in August 2003 and occurred outside the constitutional framework. On 24 August 2007, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the prosecution's argument, enabling Bryant's trial to continue.

Bryant was arrested on 7 December 2007 after failing to appear in court earlier in the week. He had said that he was boycotting the court because of his belief that he enjoys immunity. As he was being taken to a prison in Monrovia, he said: "This is a very, very dark day for Liberia. This is the reward we get for restoring peace and democracy to our country." He was released from the central prison in Monrovia on 8 December after he signed a commitment to appear in court on 10 December.

On 30 April 2009, Bryant, along with four others, was acquitted of embezzling US$1 million from the state oil refinery. Additional charges regarding the alleged theft of US$1.3 million from the state were dropped on 24 September 2010 as the government failed to provide any proof of wrongdoing.

Personal

Born in Monrovia during the early years of the Tubman era, Bryant's mother was a descendant of settlers and his father was a member of the Grebo people. He matriculated at Cuttington University in 1972, and in 1974 he married the former Rosilee Williams; together they had two children, Cheryl and Charles. Bryant also had a son named Charles Mleh. Before becoming the chairman of the interim government, he was a successful businessman operating a company that supplied machinery for the Freeport of Monrovia, and he was the chairman of the Liberian Action Party, which has since merged with President Sirleaf's Unity Party.

References

  1. "Charles Gyude Bryant, Former Liberia Interim President is Dead". FrontPage Africa. 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. Butty, James (April 17, 2014). "Gyude Bryant, Liberia's Sixth Transitional Leader, Dies at 65". Voice of America.
  3. Jonathan Paye-Layleh, "Liberia ex-leader probed on graft", BBC News Online, 19 January 2007.
  4. "Liberia's ex-leader 'stole $1m'", BBC News Online, 28 February 2007.
  5. "Liberia to arrest ex-interim president", AFP (Independent Online), 13 March 2007.
  6. Naomi Schwarz, "Former Liberian Transitional President Arrested for Corruption", Voice of America News, 13 March 2007.
  7. "Liberia: le parquet général dénie toute immunité à l'ex-président Bryant", AFP (Jeuneafrique.com), 25 April 2007 (in French).
  8. "Liberia: la Cour suprême donne son feu vert pour juger l'ex-président Bryant", AFP (Jeuneafrique.com), 24 August 2007 (in French).
  9. ^ Nico Colombant, "Liberia's Former Leader Bryant Is Arrested in Corruption Probe", VOA News, December 7, 2007.
  10. ^ "Ex-Liberia president arrested", Al Jazeera, December 7, 2007.
  11. ^ "Liberia's ex-president held" Archived 2008-04-30 at the Wayback Machine, News24.com, December 7, 2007.
  12. "Ex-Liberian president released from jail", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), December 8, 2007.
  13. "Ex-Liberian president acquitted of theft", Sapa-Associated Press (IOL), 1 May 2009.
  14. "Reconciliatory Gesture Or Political Compromise? Why NTGL’s Bryant Walked. ", FrontPageAfrica, 24 September 2010.
  15. Weiner, Tim. "A Man Without Enemies: Charles Gyude Bryant". The New York Times 2003-08-22. Accessed 2013-01-26.
  16. Fahngon, Jimmey C. "UP, LAP, LUP Merged: Ellen Says It's A Dream Come True". Liberian Journal 2009-04-02. Accessed 2013-01-26.
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Preceded byMoses Blah Chairman of the Transitional Government of Liberia
2004–2006 		Succeeded byEllen Johnson Sirleaf
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