Monrovia, Liberia– A donation from former President George Manneh Weah, intended to honor the late former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, has been rejected twice by the Doe family under the directive of her daughter, Madam Veronica Mamie Doe.
The donation which included two cows, 50 bags of rice, and US$5,000 was initially delivered but later returned on both occasions.
Speaking to journalists at the Doe residence on 24th Street, Sinkor, on Monday, Ambassador Isaac Nyenabo disclosed that the rejection stemmed from what he described as a “family misunderstanding.” Despite his efforts to mediate and reconcile the parties, Madam Veronica Mamie Doe remained resolute in her decision to decline the gifts.
“The former President made the gesture in good faith to honor the legacy of former First Lady Nancy B. Doe,” said Nyenabo. “However, internal family dynamics led to its rejection.”
While the immediate family led by Madam Doe turned away the donations, other members of the Doe family reportedly appreciated the gesture. The incident has since sparked a wave of public reaction, especially from members of the Grand Gedeh community.
The Grand Gedeh Women’s Group, a prominent civil society body in the region, expressed gratitude for the donation and accepted the items on behalf of the county.
Nevertheless, the group also voiced concern over the Doe family’s internal discord and the public rejection of the gifts.
“If this kind of behavior continues, we may have to reconsider our role in the funeral arrangements,” one group member warned.
The repeated rejection has stirred national debate, with many Liberians weighing in on the appropriateness of the Doe family’s actions during this sensitive period of mourning.
Madam Veronica Mamie Doe, speaking on behalf of herself and her siblings, declined to publicly elaborate on the reasons behind the rejection.
However, sources close to the family suggest that political considerations and unresolved grievances may have played a role.
The funeral of the former First Lady, scheduled to take place in Grand Gedeh County, has become a focal point of national attention.
Leaders and citizens alike are calling for unity, respect, and dignity as the nation prepares to bid farewell to a woman who once served at the side of President Samuel K. Doe.
