Prince Johnson

Liberian politician

Prince Yormie Johnson (born 6 July 1952) is a Liberian politician. He became Senior Senator from Nimba County in 2006. He was a rebel leader. Johnson played an important role in the Liberia civil wars. He captured, tortured and killed President Samuel Doe.[1][2]

Prince Johnson
Member of the Senate of Liberia
from Nimba County
Assumed office
13 January 2006
Serving with Jeremiah K. Koung
Preceded byNTLA
Personal details
Born
Prince Yormie Johnson

(1952-07-06) 6 July 1952 (age 71)
Tapeta, Nimba, Liberia
Political partyNUDP
Military service
Allegiance Liberia
Branch/serviceLiberian Army
Years of service
  • 1971–1983 (LNG)
  • 1989–1992 (NPFL)
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsFirst Liberian Civil War

References change

  1. Ellis, Stephen (2007) [1999]. The Mask of Anarchy: The Destruction of Liberia and the Religious Dimension of African Civil War. London, UK: Hurst & Company. pp. 1–16. ISBN 978-1850654179.
  2. Themnér, Anders; Sjöstedt, Roxanna (2019-11-27). "Buying Them Off or Scaring Them Straight: Explaining Warlord Democrats' Electoral Rhetoric". Security Studies. 29: 1–33. doi:10.1080/09636412.2020.1693617. ISSN 0963-6412.