-Over Alleged Human Rights Violations and Corruption
The Congress for Democratic Change-Council of Patriots (CDC-COP) has issued a formal 72-hour ultimatum to the Boakai-Koung administration, demanding the immediate dismissal of three senior security officials: Liberia National Police (LNP) Inspector General Gregory Coleman, Executive Protection Service (EPS) Director Sam Gaye, and National Security Agency (NSA) Director-General Prince C. Johnson II.
The CDC-COP’s National Chairperson, Foday N. Massaquoi, during a press conference held on Monday, February 10, presented serious allegations against these officials during a press conference in Monrovia on Monday, February 10, 2025, accusing them of human rights violations, corruption, and a pattern of mysterious deaths during their tenure.
Massaquoi particularly highlighted concerns about conflict of interest and national security regarding Prince C. Johnson II’s alleged possession of a Swiss passport. Regarding the NSA Director Prince C. Johnson II, Massaquoi accused him of being a human rights violator and a corrupt enforcer, allegedly linked to the mysterious death of Sgt. Bobby Mennah, further questioning the official explanation given for Mennah’s demise.
Without any tangible evidence, he linked Johnson to the mysterious death of Sgt. Bobby Mennah, a soldier who was found dead under questionable circumstances.
The CDC-COP leader claimed that state security officials falsely reported that Sgt. Mennah shot himself five times in the head, an explanation he dismissed as unbelievable and suspicious. According to Massaquoi, intelligence sources revealed that Johnson accused Sgt. Mennah orchestrated a protest by female soldiers against his previous appointment as Minister of Defense. Amid mounting pressure, Johnson allegedly resigned from his ministerial post—only for Sgt. Mennah was found dead weeks later.
“To this day, no one has been held accountable for Sgt. Bobby Mennah’s death, while Mr. Johnson walks around freely with impunity,” Massaquoi declared.
The CDC-COP also raised concerns about a rise in mysterious deaths in Liberia under the Boakai-Koung Administration, attributing cases of suspicious deaths to the collective watch of Johnson, Gaye, and Coleman.
“The CDC-COP uses this platform to officially inform the Liberian people and the world that Liberia has been reduced to a hub of mysterious deaths and brutal killings under the leadership of Mr. Joseph N. Boakai and Jeremiah K. Koung,” Massaquoi stated.
He went on to provide specific examples, including what he termed as the “Kinjor Massacre” in Grand Cape Mount County.
Additionally, he claimed that among the alleged mysterious deaths recorded under Boakai’s administration, some victims were known CDCians. He alleged that many of these CDC supporters were murdered while wearing their party t-shirts, while others died in police custody under suspicious circumstances.
Allegations of corruption were directed at the Liberia National Police (LNP) leadership under Gregory Coleman, with accusations of harboring individuals previously dismissed for serious crimes. The CDC-COP additionally accused EPS Director Sam Gaye of forming a secret “killing squad” and criticized his security policies related to the presidential motorcade.
The CDC-COP Chairperson accused the LNP of harboring criminals. He specifically named Johnny Bolar Dean, Assistant Commissioner for Crime Services, and Sam Ballah, Deputy Chief Investigator, as corrupt officials who were previously dismissed for crimes including murder, corruption, and armed robbery but were allegedly reinstated into top positions.
“These individuals were fired for serious criminal offenses, yet they have been brought back into leadership roles within our police force. This is an insult to justice and a danger to the Liberian people,” Massaquoi asserted.
The CDC-COP also accused EPS Director Sam Gaye of operating a secret “killing squad” composed of ex-combatants, tasked with harassing, intimidating, and even assassinating political opponents. Massaquoi described Gaye as the “most unprofessional and irresponsible” head of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) in Liberia’s history.
The group further condemned Gaye’s security policies, particularly his new rules for the presidential motorcade, which require ambulances, motorcyclists, taxi drivers, and tricycle riders to completely clear the roads whenever the president’s convoy is passing.
“This is a blatant display of arrogance, lack of consciousness, and unnecessary showmanship that will be resisted,” Massaquoi declared.
Threat to Establish a CDC Police Force
Massaquoi issued a bold warning to President Joseph Boakai, stating that if Gregory Coleman, Sam Gaye, and Prince C. Johnson II are not dismissed within 72 hours, the CDC leadership will mandate Atty. Augustus Janga Kowo, National Chair of the CDC, to establish an independent CDC Police force.
“If Mr. Boakai fails to dismiss Gregory within the next 72 hours—starting now—we will call on Chairman Janga Kowo to establish the CDC Police to protect CDCians, who have become vulnerable victims of Unity Party Police brutality and untimely deaths,” he warned.
He emphasized that CDC supporters currently live in fear, unable to freely express their political opinions without facing arrests or violence from state security forces.
“We kindly call on all patriotic Liberians to join the CDC Police upon the Chairman’s announcement in defense of the people’s party,” Massaquoi urged.
