MONROVIA, Jan. 15 -- Mr. J. Alloysius Tarlue, Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), believes his ascendancy to the position is not based on his educational background, rather because he is a member of the Khran ethnic group.

"When I was in America, the people of Grand Gedeh fought from 2005 to today for this President and because of what they have done, that's why I stand on their shoulder today. So, my presence here today is not because of anything I know, it's because of the struggle my people have done, the incarceration my people went through - I appreciate that, I know that and I'll work hard to make sure that I make Grand Gedeh proud so that another son of Grand Gedeh can occupy that space tomorrow," he said.

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