By Jerromie S. Walters
A devastating accident involving a vehicle registered under the late Senator Prince Johnson’s office occurred today while en route to Nimba County. The vehicle, identified by license plate SEN-13, was carrying six passengers when the incident took place.
Initial reports indicate that four of the six individuals on board tragically lost their lives in the crash. Fortunately, the driver and one passenger survived, with sources confirming that the driver emerged from the wreck unscathed.
Authorities are currently investigating the accident, and an official statement regarding the cause has yet to be released. Eyewitness accounts and further inquiries are anticipated to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
Johnson’s Demise
Influential Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson was confirmed dead on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He died at the Hope For Women hospital. Sen. Johnson was last seen on November 25 when he honored the legacy of the late Gnassingbe Eyadema, former President of Togo, by naming his university’s auditorium after him.
Born on July 6, 1952, Prince Yormie Johnson was a prominent Liberian politician and former warlord who served as a senator for Nimba County since 2006. His controversial past as a rebel leader during the First Liberian Civil War shaped his political career. Johnson later allied with Charles Taylor as part of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), serving as the NPFL’s Chief Training Officer. Taylor’s fighters crossed the border from Ivory Coast and began operations in Liberia on Christmas Eve, 1989.
The burial
The Public Affairs Committee, in coordination with the protocol overseeing funeral itineraries, recently announced the official schedule for the funeral and burial of the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson. The events are set to honor the legacy of a prominent figure in Liberian politics and community service.
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM: the grand funeral service will take place at the PYJ University Auditorium. The service will feature prayers, eulogies, and tributes that highlight Senator Johnson’s achievements in public service, religious ministry, and community development.
Following the service, a solemn ceremony will be held for the interment of Senator Prince Y. Johnson, marking the conclusion of a life dedicated to the service of his people.
The Public Affairs Committee encourages all citizens and well-wishers to participate in these events to honor the life and legacy of the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson.
