20/08/2026
U.S.-BASED LIBERIAN SECURITY EXPERT ARGUES IG IGP. Gregory O W Coleman MUST RECUSE HIMSELF TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF DRUG CARTEL INVESTIGATION AND GOVERNMENT’S CASE AT TRIAL
MONROVIA, Liberia — A Liberian US based security expert Alfred Jah Johnson
says, the growing calls for the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police Gregory O W Coleman to recuse himself from the ongoing drug cartel investigation are driven by legal necessity, not personal animus.
In a social Media Post Thursday, Alfred Jah Johnson, a current law enforcement officer in the US, argued that the recusal demand is about safeguarding due process and ensuring the government secures convictions in what is shaping up to be a high-profile criminal trial.
Johnson drew on his experience testifying in U.S. federal cases, explaining the purpose of _Giglio_ and _Brady_ reviews — legal requirements where prosecutors must disclose any information that could be used to impeach a testifying officer’s credibility.
During this review, my internal affairs record, including use of force, excessive force allegations, civil lawsuits, disciplinary actions, prior testimonies in other cases, etc.
were discussed,_” Johnson stated "If the AUSA had found something impeachable, they would have had to let the Defense know.
If they did not and I had testified, it would have constituted a Due Process violation, which could have led to acquittal or mistrial._”
He noted that officers placed on _Brady/Giglio_ lists in the U.S. are effectively barred from testifying, which ends their law enforcement careers.
“_While Liberia may not have case law on this issue, our Constitution provides for DUE PROCESS.
Defense lawyers will absolutely raise questions about the integrity of the investigation, the officers involved, and the chain of custody of evidence,_” Johnson said.
3. REASONS THE IG SHOULD RECUSE, ACCORDING TO JOHNSON
1. Public Utterances and Contradictions
Johnson cited multiple instances where the IG’s public statements could be used by the defense to undermine the case.
He pointed to July 23, when the IG said “Johnny Dean implicated himself in the crime of Bribery,” but days later stated “_if criminality is established_” regarding Dean’s arrest.
Johnson also referenced the IG’s claims that media members and “government officials at some of the highest levels” were involved with the cartel — allegations the Information Minister later had to clarify.
“_For someone who is part of such a critical investigation, what you say matters.
If you can't control your words, you have to remove yourself from the situation,_” he said.
2. The ‘Biago Standard’
Johnson referenced the former LDEA Director who recused himself despite what he called “ethically concerning, but legally nothing” evidence.
“_He made no excuses, he assumed responsibility for any lapse in judgment and recused himself.
Meanwhile, the I.G., for whom Biago worked and who had to sign off on that appointment, is still involved,_” Johnson said.
He added that with LNP officers arrested and the IG’s own “106” admitting to taking a bribe, the threshold for recusal has been met.
3. Personnel Judgment and the ‘Johnny Dean’ Case.
Johnson questioned the IG’s decision to rehire “106” Johnny Dean, noting Dean had a prior history of dismissal and resignation.
“_The I.G. was aware of Mr. Dean's prior history relative to allegation of criminal involvement.
He was dismissed, reinstated and then he resigned.
The I.G. then brought him back... That says a lot about the I.G's judgement and decision-making. It goes to his credibility,_” Johnson argued.
He compared it to inviting someone with a known history of misconduct to a sensitive event: “_Your judgement, decision-making, etc will be called into question._”
Johnson warned that defense teams are “taking notes” and will use the IG’s statements and decisions during cross-examination.
“_Rest assured that the various Defense teams are cataloging all these things and the I.G. will be called to testify to what he knows thus far.
He will be cross-examined and, if you think these things are nothing, you're deeply mistaken,_” he said.
To avoid a mistrial or acquittal on technical grounds, Johnson concluded that the IG must recuse himself now.
“_The mere fact that we are even having this discussion is telling.
In any normal environment, this wouldn't be a discussion._”
PC: Rufus Divine Brooks Jr.
