Monrovia-July 6, 2021: Months after the U.S. Embassy strongly expressed disappointment in the Liberian Senate, for electing notorious warlord Prince Y. Johnson as Chair of the Liberian Senate Committee on Defense, Security and Veteran Affairs; Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba county has finally resigned as Chairman of the senate Committee

It can be recalled few months ago, the US Embassy said Senator Johnson’s has gross human rights violations during Liberia’s civil wars are well-documented; his continued efforts to protect himself from accountability, enrich his own coffers and sow division are also well known.

The Embassy further stated the Liberian Senate would see fit to elevate he (Johnson)to a leadership role particularly in the area in which he has done this country the most harm creates doubts as to the seriousness of the Senate as a steward of Liberia’s defense and security.

 The U.S. Embassy said her release, that it is proud of the longstanding partnership with the Ministry of National Defense and Armed Forces of Liberia which they said will continue to Partnership with, adding that they cannot have no working relationship with Senators Johnson and Sherman.  

 The Embassy at the same time said, by giving Senators Johnson and Sherman these leadership roles, the Senate is effectively ensuring that corruption and lack of accountability flourish.