The Upper House

55th Legislature

The Senate is made up of 30 members, with two senators representing each of the nation’s 15 counties. Senators are elected to nine-year terms, ensuring continuity and long-term policy development.

Leadership of the Senate

  • Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung

    Vice President of the Republic of Liberia

    The Vice President of the Republic is the President of the Senate and presides over its deliberations without the right to vote, except in the case of a tie vote.

  • Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

    Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

    Senate Pro Tempore

    The President Pro Tempore, is elected from among all 30 senators and presides over the Senate in the Vice President's absence.

Political Party & Seats

Bomi

  • Edwin Snowe

    INDEPENDENT

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Alex Jenekai Tyler, Sr.

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Bong

  • Prince K. Moye

    CPP

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Johnny K. Kpehe

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Gbarpolu

  • Botoe Kanneh

    INDEPENDENT

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Amara Mohamed Konneh

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators Amara, elected on October 10, 2023, as Senator of Gbarpolu County and sworn in on January 15, 2024, is a highly accomplished academic and development professional. He holds an MBA from MIT, an MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School, a master’s degree from Penn State, and a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. Before his election, Amara served as the World Bank’s Senior Advisor for Regional Integration and Partnerships in Africa, where he managed strategic relations with the African Union and regional economic commissions, oversaw a $2 billion resource portfolio, and advanced regional economic cooperation across the continent.

Grand Bassa

  • Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

    Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

    Liberty Party

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Gbehzohngar Milton Findley

    Gbehzohngar Milton Findley

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Grand Cape Mount

  • Simeon Boima Taylor

    CPP

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Dabah M. Varpilah

    UNITY PARTY

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Grand Gedeh

  • Zoe Emmanuel Pennue

    CDC

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Thomas Yaya Nimely

    LRP

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Grand Kru

  • Albert Tugbe Chie

    Albert Tugbe Chie

    CDC

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Numene T. H. Bartekwa

    Numene T. H. Bartekwa

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Lofa

  • Joseph Kpator Jallah

    Joseph Kpator Jallah

    INDEPENDENT

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Momo T. Cyrus

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Maryland

  • J. Gbleh-bo Brown

    J. Gbleh-bo Brown


    CDC

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • James P. Biney

    CDC

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Margibi

  • Emmanuel J. Nuquay

    PUP

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Nathaniel F. McGill

    Nathaniel F. McGill

    CDC

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Montserrado

  • Saah Hardy Joseph

    Saah Hardy Joseph


    CDC

    Senior Senator Saah Joseph is a Liberian politician representing Montserrado County and a member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), serving alongside Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of the opposition Liberty Party. He gained national recognition for his selfless service during Liberia’s 2014 Ebola outbreak and is known for initiatives such as road rehabilitation, mobile health services, and public transportation improvements.

  • Abraham Darius Dillon

    Abraham Darius Dillon

    LIBERTY PARTY

    Junior Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, born on May 30, 1969, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, is a dedicated politician and civil rights activist known for his strong stance against corruption and advocacy for the underprivileged. He completed his secondary education at Wells-Hairston High School in 1989 and later earned a Certificate in Parliamentary Procedure and Legislative Drafting from the Lok Sahba Secretariat in New Delhi, India, under a 2006 Indian government scholarship. Between 2012 and 2014, he studied Legal Studies at Strayer University in the U.S. before returning to Liberia. A Christian, Senator Dillon has been married to Mrs. Sedia Hawa Dillon since 1990, and they are blessed with two children, Darius Jr. and Dariusetta.

Nimba

  • Prince Yormie Johnson

    Prince Yormie Johnson

    MDR

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Nya D. Twayen, Jr.

    Nya D. Twayen, Jr.

    UNITY PARTY

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

By-Election Update:

In April 2025, Hon. Samuel Kogar of the MDR won the Nimba County by-election with 52% of the vote, following the passing of former Senator Prince Johnson.

  • Jonathan Boye Charles Sogbie

    Jonathan Boye Charles Sogbie

    CPP

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Francis Saidy Dopoh II

    Francis Saidy Dopoh II

    INDEPENDENT

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Rivercess

  • Wellington Geevon Smith

    Wellington Geevon Smith

    INDEPENDENT

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Bill Teah Twehway

    Bill Teah Twehway

    CDC

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Sinoe

  • Augustine S. Chea

    Augustine S. Chea

    CDC

    Senior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia proudly serve the nation and its people with dedication, integrity, and a shared commitment to progress. They represent the voice of the Liberian people, guiding the country toward a future built on unity, justice, and prosperity.

  • Crayton O. Duncan

    Crayton O. Duncan

    CDC

    Junior Senators of the Great Republic of Liberia serve with dedication and purpose, standing alongside their senior counterparts to represent the voice and vision of the Liberian people. Committed to progress, transparency, and national unity, they work tirelessly to advance legislation and initiatives that promote the growth and well-being of the Republic and its citizens

Updates….

During the First Session of the 55th Legislature, the Senate:

  • Passed 13 legislative acts, 8 ratifications, and 4 enactments.

  • Confirmed 950 officials, including one Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

  • Approved the FY 2025 National Budget totaling US $880 million.

Key Priorities for 2025

The Senate’s agenda for the current legislative session includes:

Strengthening government oversight and accountability.

Advancing infrastructure and energy sector reforms.

Supporting digitization and modernization of Senate operations.

Promoting gender inclusion and broader representation.

Enhancing public engagement and transparency.