Executive Mansion, Monrovia–: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has established a National Committee to oversee the proper reburial of former Presidents William R. Tolbert, Jr. and Samuel Kanyon Doe.
In his Annual Message delivered on January 27, 2025, President Boakai declared the government’s commitment to according dignified burials to President Tolbert and his Cabinet Members who were killed in April 1980, as well as President Doe, who was slain during the Liberian civil war. This historic initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to foster national unity, reconciliation, and healing by bringing closure to a painful chapter in Liberia’s history.
The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Reburial Committee:
1. Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah – Minister of Education (Chairperson)
2. The Right Reverend James B. Sellee – Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia
3. Bishop Samuel J. Quire – Bishop of the United Methodist Church
4. Senator Zoe Pennue – Grand Gedeh County
5. Senator Abraham Darius Dillon – Montserrado County
6. Mrs. Clavendar Parker – Senior Citizen
7. Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott – Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia
8. Brigadier General Davidson Fayiah Forleh – Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia
9. Ambassador Ethel Davis – Member, Policy Advisory Council (PAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10. Representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
11. Mrs. Alfreda Tamba – April 22nd Memorial Group
12. Hon. Benoni Urey – Former Director General, Liberia Maritime Authority
13. Hon. John T. Richardson
14. Rev. Emmett Dun
The Committee, chaired by Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, will be responsible for planning and executing the program to ensure the dignified reburial of the two former Presidents.
Dr. Jallah, a seasoned academic and public administrator, brings over 23 years of expertise in academia, strategic planning, and public sector management. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Delaware State University and previously served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at the same institution.
This initiative represents a significant step toward national healing and reconciliation, acknowledging Liberia’s complex history while striving for a united and peaceful future. The government remains committed to fostering dialogue, understanding, and national unity through this solemn and historic undertaking.
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