A prominent Liberian businessman has accused the Head of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Abraham Kromah, of violating his rights and subjecting him to physical harm.
In a letter addressed to Senator Cyrus Momo, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, Mamudu S. Dabor, the CEO of Magic Group of Companies and Magic Foundation, detailed a disturbing incident that occurred at the Royal Hotel on April 26, 2024.
According to Dabor’s letter, he was invited by Director Kromah to the hotel for an “intellectual exchange.” However, the meeting took an unexpected turn when Kromah allegedly accused Dabor of bringing “thugs” to the hotel. Kromah then summoned his Deputy, Hassan Fadiga, who arrived with a heavily armed squad.
Dabor claims that the DEA officials proceeded to pepper-spray him, his employees, and his lawyer, causing significant health issues, including blurred vision. The businessman maintains that he has not committed any crime and is unsure of the reason behind the DEA’s actions.
“Till date Mr. Kromah is yet to say what I did or whether I am a trafficker of drugs or any substance except that I flaunt with cars and other valuables of my hard earned money which is no crime under the laws of Liberia,” Dabor wrote in the letter.
The businessman has expressed deep concerns about the implications of this incident, stating that “many Liberians could be affected if care is taken and Mr. Kromah is not reprimanded.” He has requested an investigation into the matter, seeking to prevent the recurrence of such “illegal action.”
Dabor has copied several high-profile entities, including the U.S. Embassy, the European Union, the African Union Office, the House Committee Chair on Security, the Office of the President, and the media, in his plea for justice.
