By Vaye Lepolu
The family of late Liberian President Samuel Kanyon Doe has strongly denounced recent public accusations made by his daughter, Veronica Mamie Doe, against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. The family described her claims as “completely erroneous and treacherous.”
During a live appearance on Spoon Talk Show on Tuesday night, Mamie Doe accused Senator Pennue—her cousin and nephew of the late President—of orchestrating the death of her mother, former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, who passed away recently in Monrovia. She further alleged that Pennue took control of President Doe’s assets during Liberia’s civil war and deprived the family of their rightful inheritance.
In a formal response issued on Wednesday, June 11, the Doe family firmly rejected Mamie’s statements, distancing themselves from what they described as “false claims” made by a lone member of the family. The letter was signed by three sisters of the late President—Lucy Doe Pennue, Susay Doe Tody, and Theresa Doe Joloka—on behalf of the extended Doe family, including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, elders of the Zuach Clan, and the people of Tuzon, Grand Gedeh County.
“We express deep sorrow and disappointment over the recent allegations made against beloved members of our family—Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, Mrs. Lucy Doe Pennue, and the late Mr. Chayee Zoe Doe,” the family stated in the letter. “These individuals have served their community and country with honor and dignity.”
Calling the statements made by Mamie “hurtful and harmful,” the family emphasized that her claims do not reflect the truth or the shared values of the Doe family.
“These allegations are not only false but dangerously divisive at a time when Liberia needs unity and reconciliation,” the statement continued. “The assertions made by Mamie Doe are deeply distressing and represent the views of an outlier member seeking attention through public confusion.”
The family urged the public, both in Liberia and abroad, not to be misled by what they called “noise and confusion” but to focus instead on healing and national cohesion.
“As a family rooted in the history and legacy of Liberia, we continue to advocate for peace, dialogue, and collective healing,” they said.
Acknowledging the emotional weight of the past, the Doe family appealed for a moment of reflection rather than division during their period of bereavement. They further emphasized that their goal is not to cast blame or reopen old wounds but to encourage unity across all political, tribal, and generational lines.
“We extend our hands in partnership to all Liberians and stakeholders as we work toward the forward movement of our beloved nation,” the statement concluded.
This response comes amid rising public debate over Mamie Doe’s televised statements, with reactions split across political, regional, and generational lines. Senator Pennue has yet to issue a formal public statement in response to the allegations.
