Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that 17 members of the Liberian Senate, mainly from the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), are plotting to remove her from her position. The rumors surfaced on February 26, 2025, quickly gained traction online, and were reported by various media outlets.
The claims pointed to Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye and Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung as the alleged masterminds behind the plot, with several senators reportedly collaborating. In an exclusive interview with this paper, Pro-Tempore Karnga-Lawrence expressed concern over the distractions these rumors have caused, stressing that such negative attention detracts from the country’s progress.
“There are too many distractions in our country, and where these distractions come from can be concerning,” Karnga-Lawrence said. “We need to focus on building our nation and think more about our contributions to its development. Many lives depend on the work we do.”
She voiced her disappointment in the divisiveness of political figures who undermine one another for personal gain, remarking, “It’s disappointing that all we want to talk about is self and power.”
Despite the viral rumors, Karnga-Lawrence confidently stated that there are no plans to remove her as Senate Pro-Tempore. “The Senate is doing well, and as far as I know, there are no plans for removing me,” she asserted.
The Pro-Tempore urged Liberians to focus on national development and contribute to the country’s future, rather than wasting time on unfounded propaganda. “We need to think more about our contributions to nation-building and do it with passion,” she added.
In response to the allegations, Senator Moye denied any involvement in such a plot. He strongly rejected the claims, stating, “I am not aware, and there is no such plan at the level of the Liberian Senate that I am aware of.” Moye called the rumors a form of propaganda designed to tarnish his reputation, adding, “It’s just a mere attempt to get my name in the media for the wrong reasons.”
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snow also refuted the claims, stating that no 17 senators were conspiring to remove the Pro-Tempore. “If we have issues with the Pro-Tempore, we will discuss them with her directly,” Snow said. “When we want to remove our Pro-Temp, we will have a consultative meeting with her in our conference room and bring the issue to the floor for debate.”
