Philip Blamo Petitioned
To Run
For Senatorial Post
The President and founder of the New Creation International Ministries, Rev. Philip S. Blamo, has been petitioned to contest in the 2011 senatorial race for Grand Kru County in the forth coming Liberia's general election slated for 2011.
In a written letter to Rev. Blamo, citizens of Grand Kru County residing in Logan Town, Bushrode Island Monrovia praised Rev. Blamo for his humanitarian services to the Liberian people especially his effort in helping to bring the world largest hospital ship to Liberia, the Mercy ships. The letter of petition, which was signed by its Secretary General Mr. Koffa Worjolh Sr., acknowledged the sacrifices and contribution Rev. Blamo is making for his people at home and abroad.
Grand Kru County Flag
The letter also criticized the Grand Kru County leadership for the slow pace of development in the county. The letter also blamed the county representatives and Senators of misusing county funds for their own personal use. With the coming of Rev. Blamo the letter pointed out they believe things will change, due to his track records of loyalty and commandment to his fellow Liberians. Grand Kru they said "need young leadership who have the heart of compassion and dedication for its people and Rev. Philip S. Blamo is not only the true son of Grand Kru but a man who will lead Grand Kru County to a different level of progressive development.
The group, known as Grand Kru Progressive Union (GKPU), said they will fully support Rev. Blamo if he decides to contest for the senatorial post for Grand Kru in the 2011 general election in Liberia. In response, Rev. Blamo thanked the GKPU for petitioning him, and also their concern for their county development. Rev. Blamo said he is praying and thinking about their petition.
The Capitol Building where Senators
and Representatives work
Rev. Blamo is the founder and president of the New Creation International Ministries and also a one time freelance reporter of the Liberian Broadcasting System (LBS) and also a former member of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL). Presently Rev. Blamo is pastoring the New Creation International Ministries in West Haven, Connecticut USA. He also served for two years on the Mercy Ship and traveled to over 19 countries around the world preaching and teaching the gospel.
