A storm of controversy has erupted following explosive allegations made by Miss Veronica Mamie Doe, daughter of the late former First Lady Nancy B. Doe. In a passionate interview on Tuesday night’s One-on-One show aired on Spoon FM, Ms. Doe accused Grand Gedeh County Senator Emmanuel Zoe E. Pennue of being responsible for her mother’s death.
“Zoe Pennue is to be blamed for my mother’s death,” Ms. Doe stated. “Zoe has been killing people. When my mom was dying, she was crying with the name of Zoe. I have a strong belief that he’s the cause behind my mother’s death.”
The accusation, aired live during the popular nighttime show, has since sent shockwaves across Liberia’s political and social spheres. Ms. Doe, appearing emotional yet resolute, stopped short of providing concrete evidence but maintained that her mother’s final moments were haunted by Senator Pennue’s name.
First Lady Nancy Doe, widow of the late President Samuel K. Doe, passed away in Monrovia, Liberia, in May 2025 after a period of illness. Though the cause of death was publicly attributed to natural causes, Ms. Doe’s remarks suggest a more sinister narrative, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation.
As of press time, Senator Zoe Pennue has not responded publicly to the allegation. However, political insiders believe the senator may soon issue a statement, given the gravity of the claim and the high-profile status of the Doe family in Liberian history.
The late Nancy Doe was widely respected for her role as First Lady during one of Liberia’s most turbulent eras and later as a businesswoman and public figure. Her death drew condolences from across the political divide, but no suspicion had been raised publicly, until now.
Ms. Doe’s interview is already fueling social media debates and reigniting old political tensions between factions loyal to the Doe legacy and emerging power brokers from Grand Gedeh and beyond.
Meanwhile, calls for an official inquiry are beginning to emerge, as Liberians seek clarity on whether these allegations hold merit or are a reflection of personal grief and unresolved trauma.
