Accra, Ghana – Nigerian political determine and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has lauded the management and character of Liberia’s Senate Professional-Tempore, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, throughout a casual change on the Democracy Dialogue held this week in Accra, Ghana.
By Selma Lomax [email protected]
The commendation was disclosed by Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., who recounted a dialog he had with Mr. Obi on the sidelines of the regional discussion board.
In line with Senator Snowe, the Nigerian statesman introduced up Madam Karnga-Lawrence whereas reflecting on key African political figures he had encountered throughout earlier engagements.
“Whereas sitting with Mr. Peter Obi, we started a dialog about his future political aspirations,” Senator Snowe defined. “In the course of that dialogue, he requested me in regards to the chief of the Liberian Senate and commenced talking very extremely of her intelligence and patriotism.”
Quoting Mr. Obi instantly, Senator Snowe mentioned, “I met your Senate Chief at a discussion board on democracy in the US. She was upright, outspoken, and deeply educated in regards to the matter underneath evaluate. She actually impressed me, and he or she even invited me to go to Liberia and communicate to the youths — a go to I need to honor.”
Senator Snowe mentioned he instantly requested whether or not Obi was referring to Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence. “I mentioned, ‘Are you speaking in regards to the Senate Professional-Temp, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence?’ And with pleasure, he responded, ‘Sure! That’s the identify. Are you able to name her so I can greet her?’”
Senator Snowe mentioned he positioned a name to Madam Karnga-Lawrence, who answered on the primary ring. “I instructed her I used to be with Mr. Peter Obi, and he needed to say hey. With the identical power, she responded, ‘Sure! That’s my buddy, let me communicate to him.’”
The senator mentioned he handed the cellphone to Mr. Obi, who engaged in a energetic ten-minute dialog with the Liberian Senate chief. “Although I don’t know precisely what she mentioned to him, he laughed so onerous that everybody round turned to look,” Snowe mentioned. “By the tip of the decision, Mr. Obi was nonetheless smiling and thanked me sincerely for reconnecting them.”
Senator Snowe used the event to underscore the significance of diplomacy and private conduct in worldwide settings. “All the time make an enduring impression once you meet individuals, particularly when representing your nation,” he mentioned. “Madam Professional-Temp was remembered in such a constructive method as a result of she left a exceptional impression.”
The Bomi County senator praised Madam Karnga-Lawrence for her continued work in elevating the picture of the Liberian Senate and the nation as a complete, each at dwelling and overseas. “I’m tremendous pleased with her — not simply as my boss, but in addition as my buddy,” he mentioned.
