Monrovia- Bong County District Number Three Representative Josiah Marvin Cole is at the center of a legal bombardment, after the Monrovia City Court issued a writ of arrest against him for an alleged crime of persistent non-support.
By Willie N. Tokpah
The case, filed by Clara Asibu on behalf of her minor daughter, Rebecca Cole, accuses the lawmaker of abandoning his parental responsibilities.
The writ charges that Representative Cole has failed to provide any form of support for his child since the pregnancy, leaving both mother and child in desperate need of food, shelter, and clothing.
According to court documents, the lawmaker has “failed, refused, and neglected to tender support to them for no justifiable reason.”
“You are hereby commanded to Arrest the living bodies of Marvin Cole DEFENDANT/S to be identified, and forthwith bring him before the Monrovia City Court, Temple of Justice Building, Montserrado County to answer to the CHARGE OF Persistent non-support-based upon the oath and complaint of the Republic of Liberia by and through Clara Asibu on behalf of her minor daughter Rebecca Cole PLAINTIFF in which it is substantially alleged, in violation of Section 16.5 of the NEW PENAL LAW OF LIBERIA,” reads the writ issued by the court.
The complainant, Clara Asibu, emphasized her plight, accusing Cole of a “criminal, illegal, and unconstitutional” act.
She stated that his persistent neglect has left her and her daughter destitute.
“CONTRARY TO THE FORM FORCE AND EFFECT TO THE STATUTORY LAWS OF LIBERIA IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED AGAINST THE PEACE AND DIGNITY FOR THIS REPUBLIC. AND FOR SO DOING, THIS SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR LEGAL AND SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY AND HAVE THIS WRIT,” the court document further declared.
This scandal places Representative Cole in a difficult position, raising serious questions about the ethical standards of public officials.
Known for his strong stance in legislative matters, Cole now faces a personal issue that might undermine his credibility.
Representative latest troubles may weaken his influence and lead to broader questions about the moral fitness of Liberia’s legislators.
As the case progresses, Cole’s legal and political future remains uncertain as the question of whether he will face consequences for his alleged actions, or will become another chapter in Liberia’s history of impunity for powerful individuals.
However, the Monrovia City Court has made it clear: that no one is above the law.
As Representative Cole grapples with the fallout, the broader implications for Liberia’s governance and public trust hang in the balance.
