Africa-Press – Liberia. Senator Pennue, a nephew of the late President Doe, was also accused by Veronica of being “an evil and wicked man” who, during Liberia’s civil war, allegedly took custody of President Doe’s properties and deprived the widow and children of their rightful properties.
The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue.
Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of allegedly being involved in the death of her mother, the late former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, who passed away recently in Monrovia.
Senator Pennue, a nephew of the late President, was also accused by Veronica of being “an evil and wicked man” who, during Liberia’s civil war, allegedly took custody of President Doe’s properties and deprived the widow and children of their rightful inheritance.
In response, the Doe family issued an open letter on Wednesday, June 11, firmly rejecting Mamie’s claims and expressing regret over what they termed as false and hurtful allegations.
The letter was signed by the sisters of the late President—Lucy Doe Pennue, Susay Doe Tody, and Theresa Doe Joloka—on behalf of the Doe children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and elders of the Doe family and the Zuach Clan of Tuzon, Grand Gedeh County.
“The Doe Family wishes to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the values of peace, reconciliation, and unity—not only within our family but in the broader context of the Liberian nation. As a family rooted in the history and legacy of Liberia, we have always stood as advocates for healing, dialogue, and national cohesion,” the statement read.
The family described the allegations against Senator Pennue, Lucy Doe Pennue, and the late Chayee Zoe Doe as “heartbreaking and deeply distressing,” asserting that these individuals have served their community, county, and country with “honor and dignity.”
“The false claims made by an outlier member of our family, Veronica Mamie Doe, on the Spoon TV platform are, to us, both heartbreaking and deeply distressing,” the letter stated.
According to the Doe family, Mamie’s comments do not reflect the values they uphold or the truth they know.
“These erroneous claims and allegations are extremely treacherous. They are not only hurtful and harmful to our family but are completely untrue.”
The family also cautioned Liberians at home and abroad not to be influenced by what they described as “noise and confusion” from a “self-serving individual seeking attention.”
“Let us not allow distraction to take precedence over what truly matters: the collective healing, peace, and unity of our country.”
Acknowledging that discussions about Liberia’s troubled past can evoke painful memories, the Doe family said this time of mourning should instead serve as a moment of national reflection and healing.
“We therefore make a heartfelt appeal to all Liberians, regardless of political or tribal affiliation, to join us in the spirit of reconciliation and nation-building. We do not wish to cast blame on any government official, past or present.”
Concluding the statement, the family called on all Liberians to unite in building a stronger, more united nation for future generations.
“Our shared goal must be the forward movement of our beloved nation.”
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