By Lewis S. Teh
MONROVIA, Liberia, August 26, 2026 — The National Muslim Council of Liberia has called on the government to ensure that all narcotics cases are thoroughly and impartially investigated, warning that political status, government position or personal connections must not determine who faces prosecution.
The Council said individuals against whom credible evidence exists should be brought before the courts without political interference, stressing that Liberia’s fight against illicit drugs must be guided by fairness, professionalism and the rule of law.
In a statement issued in Monrovia and signed by its Executive Chairman, Alhaji Abraham Fumaba Sheriff, the Council called for “justice for all, regardless of status,” and said drug investigations must be conducted “professionally, independently and without political interference.”
The Council said it strongly believes that justice must be applied equally, irrespective of whether an individual holds public office or operates outside government.
“Justice must be applied to all regardless of political status, position in government and outside government, and connection in the country,” the statement said.
The Muslim Council’s statement comes amid heightened public debate over the government’s handling of several major narcotics investigations and prosecutions, including cases involving politically exposed persons, security personnel and foreign nationals.
According to the Council, the enforcement of Liberia’s narcotics laws must not be influenced by an individual’s social standing, political affiliation, religious identity, nationality or connections.
“The fight against narcotics trafficking must not depend upon the social status, political affiliation, religious identity, nationality or connection of the person involved,” the Council said.
It maintained that a credible and impartial judicial process is essential to strengthening public confidence in state institutions and protecting Liberian youths from the growing threat posed by cocaine, kush and other dangerous substances.
The National Muslim Council also urged law enforcement and judicial authorities to maintain professionalism and independence in investigating and prosecuting narcotics cases.
It called on government institutions to ensure that investigations are evidence-based and that prosecutions proceed where sufficient admissible evidence exists.
According to the Council, the credibility of Liberia’s anti-drug campaign will depend on whether authorities demonstrate that the law applies equally to everyone.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking and pledged to continue engaging communities on drug prevention, rehabilitation and moral responsibility.
It said a fair and impartial justice system would send a strong message that no individual is above the law.
The Council further maintained that protecting Liberia from the growing threat of illicit drugs requires collective action involving the government, religious institutions, civil society organizations and ordinary citizens.
