Monrovia – Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine-Dennis, daughter of the late founder of the Liberty Party (LP), presented a reconciliation symbol to the party’s Political Leader and Senate Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, during the LP’s International Women’s Day program at its headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia.
By Willie Tokpah
The moving gesture, which brought attendees, including Senators Abraham Darius Dillon and National Executive Committee members, to tears, symbolized the LP’s commitment to healing past divisions within the party.
The reconciliation emblem depicted images of the late Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine, LP’s founder, alongside National Chairperson Representative Rugie Yatu Barry and current Political Leader, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence.
The LP has been overcoming internal struggles since the January 2021 convention in Gbarnga, Bong County, which sparked conflicts over constitutional and procedural disagreements with the National Elections Commission (NEC).
This led to a split, with one faction led by former National Chairman Representative Musa Hassan Bility and another by Political Leader Karnga-Lawrence, who supported the Unity Party in the 2023 elections.
Cllr. Brumskine-Dennis, who aligned with the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) and served as running mate to Alexander Benedict Cummings of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), addressed the gathering with a message of reconciliation. She expressed her regret over past conflicts and praised Karnga-Lawrence’s leadership.
“Madam Political Leader, my big sister, you are a strong woman. I have learned so much from you, and we can never return to that dark path again,” Cllr. Brumskine-Dennis said. She emphasized the importance of learning from disputes and disappointments, using them as stepping stones for success, particularly for women in leadership.
Karnga-Lawrence expressed heartfelt gratitude for the gesture and announced plans to launch a youth and women’s mentoring program to encourage the development of future leaders.
She also recognized the support of male allies in promoting women’s political participation and emphasized the party’s progress in overcoming internal divisions.
National Chairperson Representative Rugie Yatu Barry also introduced plans for a vocational training center aimed at empowering women economically. Barry stressed the importance of breaking barriers limiting access to resources, education, and mentorship, stating, “Women are not just participants in national development; they are leaders, innovators, and nation-builders.”
The Liberty Party’s recent initiatives highlight their renewed focus on unity, women’s empowerment, and leadership development, signaling a new chapter of political reconciliation in Liberia.
