Monrovia-The individuals of Grand Gedeh County are bracing for a second of mourning, wailing and lamentation because the funeral of their daughter, sister and mom, late former First Girl Nancy Bohn Doe and the reburial of their illustrious son, late President Samuel Kanyon Doe are set in sight.
The funeral and reburial ceremony is deliberate for the later a part of this month in Swedru.
The late former First Girl died three weeks in the past in Monrovia following a interval of sickness whereas her husband, late President Doe died in September 1990, in the course of the Civil Struggle.
The late President Doe couldn’t be given a befitting state burial due the collapse of state administration and dichotomization of the nation among the many totally different warring factions- Armed Forces of Liberia accountable for components of Central Monrovia, Nationwide Patriotic of Liberia Forces (NPFL) accountable for good swathe of the nation and Unbiased Nationwide Patriotic Entrance of Liberia (INPFL) answerable for components of Monrovia.
Why Doe’s Reburial
Reburial of the late President whose time in workplace noticed Liberia leap in infrastructural growth adopted President Joseph Boakai’s announcement throughout his State of the Nation Handle on January 27, 2025, wherein he dedicated to making sure dignified reburials for former Presidents William R. Tolbert, Jr. and Samuel Ok. Doe.
As a follow-up to the dedication, the President on February 19, 2025 constituted a Nationwide Committee for the Reburial of Former Presidents.
The state-sponsored initiative is chaired by Minister of Training Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, who continues to work carefully with the Doe and Tolbert households in preparation for the occasions.
Nancy Doe’s Loss of life
While setting up crucial preparations for the reburials of the late Presidents, Madam Nancy Doe handed off in manners that left the nation utterly surprised.
It was anticipated she would play a significant function within the reburial ceremony of her late husband Doe.
Nevertheless, her passing created a political fireball when former President George Weah got here into the image, issuing a press release of condolence to the Doe household.
His assertion recounted Madan Doe’s humility and contributions to the nation, in addition to late President Doe’s function in shaping his skilled soccer profession.
The Doe household represented by Veronica Mamie Doe, daughter of the late President, rebuffed the previous President’s “hypocrisy”, accusing him of doing nothing for Doe household throughout his time in workplace.
The rancor between the previous President and the Doe household took additional nosedive when the household rejected items of two cows and $5,000USD from the previous head of state.
Assembly with Pres. Boakai
As the misunderstanding with former President Weahstays unabated, the Doe’s household and President Boakaiare having fun with harmonious cooperation.
Final weekend, President Boakai introduced he would journey to Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County to attend a historic nationwide ceremony marking the reburial of former President Samuel Kanyon Doe, in addition to the funeral and interment of former First Girl Nancy Bohn Doe, who just lately handed away in Monrovia.
The President knowledgeable the members of the Doe household who had paid him a courtesy go to at his Rehab residence that the significance of in accordance dignity and nationwide recognition to previous leaders, describing it as his Administration’s unwavering dedication to nationwide therapeutic, reconciliation, and unity.
“This second is not only about honoring the lives and repair of two outstanding Liberians,” the President acknowledged, including “It’s about taking significant steps towards therapeutic the deep wounds of our previous, selling reconciliation, and strengthening the bonds of nationwide unity,” the Government Mansion stated in a launch.
The President additional inspired Liberians to make use of such solemn events to confront previous divisions and search enduring options for peace and cohesion within the nation.
Talking on behalf of the household, Ms. Veronica Mamie Doe, daughter of the late President and First Girl, expressed the household’s heartfelt gratitude to President Boakai for his compassion, assist, and management throughout their time of mourning. She briefed the President on ongoing preparations for the funeral, scheduled to happen in late June 2025 in Zwedru.
Ms. Doe was accompanied by her brother, Mr. FallahVarney Doe, and their uncle, former Grand Gedeh County Senator and former President Professional-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Mr. Isaac W. Nyenabo.
President Boakai, who served as Minister of Agriculture in the course of the Doe Administration within the Eighties, mirrored warmly on his private {and professional} experiences with the late President and First Girl. As a gesture of solidarity, the President donated 5 cows to assist the upcoming ceremonies in Zwedru.
Former President Samuel Ok. Doe got here to energy on April 12, 1980, following a navy coup. He led Liberia till September 1990, when he was captured and killed by insurgent forces of the Unbiased Nationwide Patriotic Entrance of Liberia (INPFL) in the course of the peak of the nation’s civil battle.
The upcoming ceremonies mark a big milestone in Liberia’s journey towards nationwide reconciliation and historic reckoning.
