FrontPage In Alarm

Government Characterizes their Publication as National Security Threat

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ADNews-Monrovia: The Government of Liberia has firmly denied reports claiming that a search warrant was planned for former President George Weah’s home as reported by FrontPage Africa Newspaper.

In response, the government has called on FrontPage Africa to retract and correct its sensational and unverified claims, warning that such misinformation could pose a serious national security risk.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Information, the article in FrontPage Africa’s August 22 edition regarding a supposed search and seizure operation at Weah’s residence is entirely false, misleading, and tantamount to a national security breach. The Ministry clarified that the case in question, known as “The Gracious Ride” case, is currently before the Supreme Court.

“The prosecutorial authority in Liberia is the Ministry of Justice,” the statement read. “Any questions, indictments, or arrest warrants would be issued by the Ministry of Justice. FrontPage Africa did not seek verification of the story from the Ministry of Justice. Furthermore, the Legal Advisor has neither sought nor been involved in any warrant contrary to the FPA’s claims.”

The government’s denial came less than 24 hours after the FrontPage Africa publication and following violent clashes between state security forces and supporters of former President Weah at the Coalition for Democratic Change headquarters in Monrovia.

 

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