About Oscar Quiah
Oscar Quiah was a Liberian civil servant and politician.
Oscar Jaryee Quiah (died 30 January 2021) was a Liberian politician.
Quiah hailed from a Sapo family in Sinoe County. Quiah was a founding member of the Progressive Alliance of Liberia (PAL). He was one of the founders of the Progressive People's Party (PPP) and served as its secretary general, and remained with party as it was converted into the United People's Party (UPP). In 1981 Quiah was accused of participating in a plot led by Major-General Thomas Weh Syen against Doe. He was removed from his ministerial post and arrested. Quiah headed the National Housing Authority.
Quiah became a member of the Council of State (the collective presidency of the Liberian National Transitional Government) installed on 1 September 1995.
Quiah died at ELWA Hospital on 30 January 2021. He had been ill for months. President George Weah sent condoleances to Quiah's family following the announcement of his death.
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Who was Oscar Quiah?
Liberian politician (died 2021)
When did Oscar Quiah die?
Oscar Quiah died in 2021.
What was Oscar Quiah's occupation?
Oscar Quiah was a civil servant and politician.
What nationality was Oscar Quiah?
Oscar Quiah was Liberian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Quiah. https://biography.guide/oscar-quiah/
MLA: "Oscar Quiah." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oscar-quiah/.
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