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20/08/2026

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai writes .... 👇

19/08/2026

Statement By the Former President...👇👇

H.E. GEORGE MANNEH WEAH
Former President of the Republic of Liberia
&
Political Leader of the Congress for Democratic Change

August 19, 2026

Fellow Liberians,

What we all witnessed today has further revealed the extent of our democratic decline in the last few years, marked by the continuous use of extrajudicial powers by President Joseph Boakai to trample upon the constitutional rights of Liberians who hold opposing views.

As you may know by now, former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has become the latest victim of these rising authoritarian tendencies—which have historically plunged societies, including ours, into chaos. While we support all legal and judicious efforts to rid Liberia of the current drug epidemic, we condemn attempts to use this crisis to score political points.

Today, without any prior notice, the former Vice President was unlawfully prevented from traveling, in violation of her constitutional right to free movement, and was subsequently harassed and detained. I have since spoken to the former Vice President, who has vehemently, strenuously and categorically denied all the politically motivated allegations being made against her by the Boakai administration.

In a government statement today, the Justice Minister read out blanket accusations without providing any supporting explanation of how they were formulated.

This action by the government comes after two major drug(Co***ne) discoveries amounting to nearly half a billion dollars, which officials themselves have admitted were brought into Liberia after we had peacefully handed over power to the Boakai administration.

Rather than treating the investigation with the degree of diligence and urgency it deserves, the government has instead sought to fabricate and concoct connections to the CDC administration, while giving a slap on the wrist to its own government and security officials - many of whom still roam the streets despite being named and accused as true perpetrators.

We have continued engagements with several regional and continental leaders to again iterate and underscore to them, how the rule of law and democracy in Liberia is being systematically undermined, and how grave a danger such action poses to our peace and security.

Despite a peaceful democratic transition, President Boakai seeks to rule as a tyrant. This we must all resist.

Following my engagements, I shall return to Liberia to rally the CDC along with all well-meaning Liberians to resist this tyrannical attempt to trample upon our burgeoning democracy, using all political and legal means guaranteed to us under our constitution.

God Bless Liberia

George Manneh Weah, Sr.

19/08/2026

CDC CALLS FOR EMERGENCY MEETING TOMORROW AT 2PM.

19/08/2026

Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Faces Eight Charges in US$317 Million Co***ne Case

MONROVIA, Liberia — Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has reportedly been formally charged in connection with the ongoing investigation into the reported US$317 million co***ne case, according to Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Tweh.

Minister Tweh said Howard-Taylor is facing eight charges arising from the investigation. The charges include unlicensed importation of controlled substances, distribution and transportation of controlled substances, illicit trafficking, criminal solicitation, criminal facilitation, criminal conspiracy, and money laundering.

The development represents a significant step in the ongoing investigation, which has attracted considerable public attention and generated calls for a comprehensive and transparent examination of alleged co***ne-trafficking activities in Liberia.

Security authorities are continuing to investigate the alleged trafficking network as the case moves through the legal process.

According to information obtained by Spoon Network, the investigation remains ongoing, while the specific evidence upon which the charges are based is expected to be presented through the appropriate judicial proceedings.

Howard-Taylor, like any person accused of a crime, remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.

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19/08/2026

"......." Jewel H. Taylor - Former Vice President of the Republic of Liberia.👇👇

19/08/2026

Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Invited to Police Headquarters as Person of Interest in Co***ne Case

MONROVIA, Liberia — Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been directed to report to the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) as a person of interest in connection with the ongoing investigation into a co***ne bust.

Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah confirmed the development on State Radio, saying Howard-Taylor was stopped Wednesday morning while preparing to board an ASKY flight.

Howard-Taylor has also confirmed that she was prevented from leaving Liberia as she prepared to travel to Accra, Ghana, where she was scheduled to attend a women’s forum.

According to the former Vice President, she was informed that she was not allowed to leave the country and was subsequently instructed to report to LNP headquarters.

Howard-Taylor said she was complying with the directive and was on her way to the police headquarters.

Authorities have not yet released additional details explaining the circumstances surrounding the travel restriction or the specific issues being examined in relation to Howard-Taylor as part of the ongoing co***ne investigation.

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19/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

LNP Sets Press Briefing on Drug Investigation Amid Fresh Claims by Exiled Activist

MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) is set to hold a major press briefing this afternoon as renewed attention surrounds the country’s ongoing investigation into illicit drug activities.

LNP Spokesperson Sam Collins announced the briefing to journalists at the police headquarters in Monrovia, shortly after the former Vice President was arrested and reportedly classified as a person of interest in connection with the co***ne case.

According to Collins, the briefing will provide updates on the investigation and address recent developments as authorities continue their efforts to combat illicit drugs in Liberia.

The announcement comes roughly 10 hours after exiled Liberian activist Martin K. N. Kollie said he would resume his investigation into alleged drug-trafficking activities in the country.

In a Facebook post, Kollie claimed that his team had obtained what he described as “new pieces of evidence.” He also accused the Inspector General of Police and the Ministry of Justice of failing to provide comprehensive updates regarding the reported US$317 million and US$19 million drug busts.

“Resuming 8/19: We’ve gathered new pieces of evidence,” Kollie wrote, adding that “a lot will be exposed.”

Kollie said the release of the alleged evidence would begin at 1:00 p.m. He also repeated his call for the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police to step aside from the drug investigation.

With the police briefing now scheduled, public attention is expected to focus on what new information authorities may provide regarding the major drug cases and the broader investigation.

The development comes amid growing calls for transparency and clarity from citizens and observers following recent events surrounding Liberia’s fight against drug trafficking.

The public is now awaiting the LNP’s official briefing and any further information that may emerge from the investigation.

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19/08/2026

📰 TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS | WEDNESDAY EDITION | August 19, 2026

Here’s a look at the front and back pages of major newspapers and news outlets in Liberia for today’s Wednesday edition.

From politics and governance to business, society, sports, and other major developments, here are some of the stories making headlines across Liberia’s print media.

📌 Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay with 231TV.

19/08/2026

"…” Senator Amara Konneh, Gbarpolu County 👇👇

19/08/2026

Chea Questions Police Summons of Senator Konneh, Calls for Accountability

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Cllr. Augustine Chea, has questioned the decision by Inspector-General of Police Gregory Coleman and members of the Unity Party to focus on Senator Amara Konneh over his comments concerning Liberia's alleged drug cartel activities.

Cllr. Chea argues that the police cannot reasonably conclude that Senator Konneh personally knows the identities of the country's major drug cartel figures simply because the senator has publicly questioned why low-level suspects have been arrested while alleged higher-level actors remain at large.

According to Chea, the issue of possible involvement by senior government officials did not originate with Senator Konneh. Rather, it was the Inspector-General of Police himself who publicly claimed that “key state-actors” were connected to the drug trade.

The IG has also alleged that members of the media received money from the alleged cartel. However, Chea noted that the police have yet to provide the evidence requested by the Press Union of Liberia or make arrests based on those allegations.

Chea therefore maintains that the responsibility for investigating and substantiating those serious claims rests with the police leadership that initially made them.

He said Senator Konneh's call for the identities of the alleged “key state-actors” to be revealed should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that the senator personally knows who those individuals are or possesses evidence against them.

According to Chea, Senator Konneh's remarks can reasonably be viewed as political criticism and a demand for greater accountability, particularly given the serious allegations already made publicly by IG Coleman regarding the media and alleged high-level state involvement in the drug trade.

Chea further argued that disagreement between a lawmaker and the police does not, by itself, turn political criticism into a criminal offense.

He referenced Article 15(c) of the Liberian Constitution, which protects the public's right to information concerning government and its officials.

The Senate Judiciary Committee Chair questioned why the IG should not himself face scrutiny over the allegations he has publicly made, while a senator who questions the police investigation is being summoned to identify major figures allegedly involved in the cartel.

Chea warned that if law enforcement cannot point to an independent criminal offense committed by Senator Konneh, using police authority against him could amount to what he described as “retaliatory justice”—the use of law-enforcement mechanisms to intimidate or silence critics rather than pursue legitimate criminal accountability.

He said the situation raises serious constitutional concerns, arguing that legitimate criticism and legislative oversight should not be transformed into criminal offenses simply because they may be uncomfortable for government officials.

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