Published: June 25, 2025
The Liberian Investigator stands with the opposition political parties in their call for the immediate appointment of a Special Prosecutor to investigate credible and deeply disturbing allegations of torture, coercion, and witness tampering in the Capitol fire probe.
This is a moral imperative, not a political endorsement.
Our stance is rooted in our motto: In Pursuit of Truth & Integrity. That pursuit leaves no room for silence in the face allegations of state-sanctioned abuse or the deliberate manipulation of justice. When citizens say they were tortured, forced to drink urine, bribed to lie, and held in secret locations for days — some without charge and others now missing altogether — the only just response is an independent investigation led by someone outside the reach of the Liberia National Police and National Security Agency.
The allegations made by the Congress for Democratic Change, the Alternative National Congress, the Citizens Movement for Change, and the Movement for Economic Empowerment are too detailed to be dismissed. Multiple individuals have identified officers, locations, timeframes, and specific forms of abuse. One man remains unaccounted for weeks after his arrest. These are not political stunts — these are human rights violations.
Inspector General Gregory Coleman’s denials do not absolve the state. The police cannot credibly investigate themselves. Justice demands independence, not convenience. The public deserves answers that are free of political spin, and the accused — whether guilty or innocent — deserve a process not tainted by brutality, threats, or backdoor deals.
It is also alarming that while five lawmakers are accused under the same writ, only one — the lone member aligned with the ruling Rescue Alliance — was released on personal recognizance. The rest, all from the opposition, were detained under harsh conditions. The Constitution forbids this kind of selective justice. Article 21(i) is clear: arson is not a capital offense, and bail must not be denied on political grounds.
The opposition has done what responsible citizens and parties should do: they have documented violations, named names, and called for lawful recourse. Now, the Boakai administration must do its part — not for politics, but for the survival of our constitutional order.
A Special Prosecutor must be appointed — someone with full authority and independence to investigate, prosecute, and hold accountable anyone involved in these alleged abuses, regardless of title or political affiliation.
We will not look away. We will not be silent. The Liberian Investigator was founded on a promise to pursue truth and integrity — and we reaffirm that promise today.
Liberia must not become a place where justice is a weapon and silence is policy. If we fail to act now, we open the door to tyranny disguised as law and order.
Appoint a Special Prosecutor. Restore faith in the rule of law. Uphold the Constitution. The truth demands it. The people deserve it. And The Liberian Investigator will not stop pursuing it.
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