The late Senator Prince Y. Johnson on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 was laid in state at the Capitol Building in Monrovia as part of activities leading to successful funeral rites. The ceremony was attended by the members of the Liberian Senate and House of Representatives along with citizens from Nimba County and government officials.
The late Senator Johnson’s body was earlier on paraded with from Samuel A. Stryker Funeral Home through the principle streets of Sinkor to Capitol Building, being heavily escorted by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), senators, representatives, family, citizens and other well-wishers, before being laid in front of the Rotunda of the Capitol.
Paying tribute on behalf of the Liberian Senate, Chair on Rules, Order and Administration J. Gbleh-bo Brown said the Senate is also mourning the loss of their colleague who was considered a doyen for being the longest serving senator.
He said the late senator always advocated for the people of Nimba in making sure that his people were never left behind, whether in government or development, and the Senate held him in high esteem because they could look up to him for advice in times of confusion.
“Mr. Vice President, we watch and see how you mourn; the Liberian Senate is saying the widow and his children need your direction. The people of Nimba are also weeping and need leadership, and the county is looking up to you to provide leadership. You will continue to cry but at this moment, we ask you to take and provide the leadership your people need,” he said.
For his part, Majority Bloc House Speaker Richard N. Koon said the late senator was a remarkable statesman who contributed to the people of Nimba and Liberia. He said the late senator’s legacy to serve his people, constituents and country will forever remain in the hearts of Liberians and he will dearly be missed.
By Tonita N. Copson
