MONROVIA – Former Director of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Kromah, has petitioned the Supreme Court of Liberia to halt further action in the high-profile libel case involving the Fadiga brothers. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Kromah’s legal team filed a writ of prohibition before Associate Justice Cllr. Cienneh Clinton Johnson, seeking to prevent Civil Law Court Judge George W. Smith from continuing with proceedings following the unexpected release of Al Hussein Fadiga from Monrovia Central Prison.
According to the petition, Al Hussein Fadiga was lawfully imprisoned after a court judgment on June 6 found him and his brother, Hassan Fadiga, liable for defaming Kromah. The ruling awarded Kromah US$1.5 million in general damages and US$100,000 in punitive damages, and described the brothers’ behavior as “reckless, lawless, impolite, and ill-mannered.” Fadiga was arrested and detained on June 24, following weeks of evading court summons. A commitment slip had been issued for his detention until he complied with the ruling or negotiated a settlement.
However, just hours after being remanded, Fadiga was unexpectedly released from custody. Kromah’s lawyers now argue that the release was illegal and arbitrary, undermining judicial integrity and casting doubt on the enforcement of legally binding court decisions. They are asking the Supreme Court to intervene to ensure that the rule of law is upheld.
The libel case originated from public accusations made by the Fadiga brothers, in which they claimed Kromah stole US$200,000 during a drug bust while serving as head of the LDEA. Kromah filed a US$3 million lawsuit in February 2025, stating that the allegations made on radio programs and social media were false and intended to damage his reputation.
On June 23, 2025, deputies from the Civil Law Court arrested Al Hussein Fadiga and committed him to prison based on the court’s ruling. With his release drawing criticism, Kromah is now turning to the nation’s highest court for redress. Meanwhile, authorities say efforts are ongoing to arrest Hassan Fadiga, who remains at large.
Kromah’s legal team maintains that the outcome of this case will test not just his personal vindication but the credibility and independence of Liberia’s judicial system.
