Jefferson Tamba Koijee, the former mayor of Monrovia, is challenging the current regime of President Joseph Boakai to put him on trial for the alleged crimes he purportedly committed while in office.
In a bold statement, Koijee condemned the Boakai government as “enforcers of injustice” and accused it of sheltering real criminals while attacking political adversaries.
Once a prominent figure in the George Weah administration, Koijee has faced a barrage of accusations, including being linked to mysterious killings and unlawful activities.
However, he contends these charges are politically motivated and lacking in substance.
“If they truly believe I am guilty, let them put me on trial, so I can clear my name once and for all,” he insisted. Despite persistent allegations against him, Koijee maintains that not a single credible case has been presented to substantiate the claims.
“This so-called ‘new dawn’ has unveiled a facade, revealing a regime that thrives on hypocrisy while shielding those guilty of corruption and human rights abuses,” he stated.
Under Boakai’s leadership, Koijee argues that the Liberia National Police (LNP) has morphed into a force that perpetuates violence and lawlessness, rather than protecting the citizens of Liberia.
He pointed to a series of shocking incidents occurring since Boakai took power, including the brutal murder of a local woman in Voinjama and the suspicious death of a murder suspect in police custody.
“These incidents reflect a government that does not serve justice but rather serves its own interests,” Koijee lamented.
He highlighted the unresolved murder case of Charloe Musu as a critical example of the regime’s failures. “The only person tried in relation to her murder was Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, who, instead of facing consequences, found protection and a position in government,” Koijee said, voicing frustration over the apparent double standards in how justice is dispensed selectively in Liberia.
Amid escalating human rights violations—22 documented incidents in just under a year—Koijee urges the international community to take action. He laments the pervasive atmosphere of fear that has gripped ordinary Liberians while criminals are shielded from justice.
“We need a government that upholds the rule of law, not one that silences its critics and allows lawlessness to flourish,” he said.
“If President Boakai continues to ignore the principles of accountability and justice, it is crucial that the world does not turn a blind eye. Liberia cannot afford to descend further into chaos. Action is needed to ensure we move towards a better future.”
