People's Redemption Council

People's Redemption Council Full Name: People's Redemption Council Alias: PRC Origin: April 12, 1980 Foundation: Liberia headquarters Monrovia, Liberia Commanders: Samuel Doe Goals: Rule Liberia (successful until dissolution)

The People's Redemption Council (PRC) was the military junta that was installed as the primary governing body of Liberia after Samuel Doe's coup d'etat on April 12, 1980.

The Council, with Doe as its chairman, promised a complete overhaul of Liberia's society, economy, and political system and the replacement of the corruption of previous regimes with respect for the rights of the Liberian people. The PRC had 17 founding members and was later expanded to 28. The PRC initially functioned as the executive and legislative body in Doe's government. However, over time Doe consolidated power as a central executive. In 1984, the PRC was dissolved and replaced by the Interim National Assembly