Liberian Senate

Prince Johnson Former Warlord Kicked Out Of Senate Committee

October 17, 2015 admin featured, Liberia, Liberian Senate, Prince Johnson

When the name of Senator Johnson was called as one of those on the ad hoc committee, there was uproar in the Senate as several Senators expressed their disapproval in hushed tones. Some Senators, including Gaye, Weah, Saytumah and Naathen amongst others opposed the inclusion of Senator Johnson on the committee because, in their opinion, Senator Johnson’s inclusion on the committee could damage the integrity of the committee, thereby rendering its recommendation questionable. Defending the inclusion of Senator Johnson on the committee, Pro-Temp Armah Jallah said because Nimba has one…

Liberia TRC Report Debate: Prince Johnson Walk Out Of Chambers

October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 admin Liberia, Liberian Senate, News, Prince Johnson, TRC Report

By Richard Stephens Tuesday sitting of the Liberian Senate was a scene of drama when the TRC document was placed on the floor for debate. The document sparked serious debate among the Senators especially in handling its recommendations. Due to the heated debate over time frame for the lawmakers to begin deliberation in the document, Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson warned that unless recommendations contained in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), are carefully handled, the future of Liberia remains in danger. Senator Johnson who later walked out of…