sentences:  He was part of what became known as the rump board, members who refused to be replaced prior to the takeover of Frank Lowy in 2003.Afkos in 2003 was endorsed as Liberal Party candidate for the electorate of Stirling.He was praised by then-Prime Minister John Howard as he launched his campaign, "He has been in every sense a wonderful citizen of this country and I'm proud to have him as the Liberal Party candidate."