David D. Kpormakpor

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David D. Kpormakpor was the leader of Liberia from 7 March 1994 until 1 September 1995 as chairman of the Council of State, which governed Liberia following the overthrow and murder of former dictator Samuel K. Doe, and the end of the presidency of Amos Sawyer. The council of state consisted of a civilian chair, as well as members: Charles Taylor, United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy-K leader Alhaji Kromah, Liberia Peace Council leader George Boley, and two other civilians.

Following elections held in July 1997, the council, then chaired by Ruth Perry, handed power to Charles Taylor on 2 August.

Preceded by: Dr. Amos Sawyer

Chairman of the Council of State of Liberia 1994–1995

Succeeded by: Wilton G. S. Sankawulo

Presidents of Liberia

Joseph J. Roberts • Stephen Allen Benson • Daniel Bashiel Warner • James Spriggs Payne • Edward J. Roye • James Skivring Smith • Joseph J. Roberts • James Spriggs Payne • Anthony W. Gardiner • Alfred Francis Russell • Hilary R. W. Johnson • Joseph James Cheeseman • William D. Coleman • Garretson W. Gibson • Arthur Barclay • Daniel Edward Howard • Charles D.B. King • Edwin Barclay • William Tubman • William R. Tolbert, Jr. • Samuel Doe • Amos Sawyer† • David D. Kpormakpor† • Wilton G. S. Sankawulo† • Ruth Perry† • Charles G. Taylor • Moses Blah • Gyude Bryant† • Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf  † denotes non-presidential head of state