By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah has thrown down the gauntlet to opposition politicians, daring them to produce hard evidence instead of what he branded “reckless politics” as cocaine trafficking scandal beset the ruling Unity Part government.
Speaking Tuesday at the Ministry of Information’s press briefing, Piah lashed out at critics who have accused government officials of being entangled in drug trafficking networks. He challenged them to present credible facts to investigators rather than fueling speculation that undermines public trust.
“Bring your facts and leave the reckless politics,” Piah declared as the country grapples with the fallout of one of the largest narcotics seizures in its history.
The Minister insisted that any individual or politician with information linking officials to drug cartels must submit it to the appropriate authorities. Such evidence, he said, would strengthen the ongoing probe and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full weight of the law.
Piah underscored the government’s commitment to accountability, stressing that Liberia will not shield anyone proven guilty of trafficking. He further revealed that foreign governments are actively assisting Liberia in dismantling cartels and combating transnational organized crime, a move he described as vital to safeguarding national security.
The remarks come amid mounting public debate over the government’s handling of the cocaine investigation, with opposition figures accusing the administration of shielding insiders. Piah’s sharp retort signals a hardening stance from the government, which appears determined to push back against what it views as politically motivated attacks.
Observers say the Minister’s statement reflects the administration’s effort to reclaim control of the narrative at a time when public confidence hangs in the balance. Whether opposition leaders will rise to the challenge and present evidence remains to be seen.
For now, the government’s message is unmistakable: critics must back their claims with proof, or risk being dismissed as reckless actors in a national crisis that demands facts, not politics.
