Liberia: 'No Political Protection'

Liberia: 'No Political Protection'

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has drawn a firm line against political interference in Liberia's escalating fight against illicit drug trafficking, declaring that no individual will be protected or persecuted because of political affiliation, public office, wealth or influence.

In Address To The Nation, Pres. Boakai Vows: “I Will Enforce The law Without Fear Or Favor While Protecting The Constitutional Rights Of Every Person”

Our security institutions have been directed to act professionally, independently, and without fear or favor, working with national and international partners to prevent Liberia from becoming a transit point for illegal drugs or a safe haven for criminal networks. SPECIAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR. President of the Republic of Liberia On the Fight Against Illicit Drug Trafficking in the Country Wednesday, August 26, 2026…

BOAKAI DEFENDS TAYLOR’S ARREST, PROMISES DRUG CRACKDOWN WILL CONTINUE ‘WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR’

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Boakai has delivered one of his strongest defenses yet regarding the government’s ongoing fight against illegal drugs, asserting that his administration will uphold Liberia’s laws “without fear or favor.” He emphasized that former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is being treated in accordance with her constitutional rights following her arrest and detention. In a special address to the nation Wednesday eve…

SPECIAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR. President of the Republic of Liberia On the Fight Against Illicit Drug Trafficking in the Country - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 MY FELLOW LIBERIANS:I come to you this evening to reaffirm a solemn commitment: this Administration will enforce the law without fear or favor while protecting the constitutional rights of every person. Over the past several days, developments in our country have sparked public discussion, concern, and, in some cases, misinformation. As President, I believe it is my duty to speak directly to you, offer reassurance, and…