Bility was indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County on June 4, 2024, for offenses allegedly committed on March 24, 2024.
Monrovia – Peach H. Bility, son of Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility, is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug-related charges in a plea-bargaining agreement with the Ministry of Justice.
The plea agreement was formally entered on June 18, 2025, before Criminal Assizes Court “C” and approved by His Honor Joe S. Barkon, Assigned Circuit Judge. Final approval of the agreement was completed on June 23, 2025.
Bility was indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County on June 4, 2024, for offenses allegedly committed on March 24, 2024.
According to the court records, Bility pleaded guilty to the following charges:
Unlicensed Possession, Sale, Trade, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution, Dispatch in Transit, and Transportation of Controlled Drugs or Substances (in violation of Section 14.85 of the Penal Code), and Unlicensed Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substances (in violation of Section 14.89).
The Ministry of Justice said the plea deal was reached after considering the seriousness of the offenses, Bility’s role in the crimes, the weight of the evidence, the potential risks of a full trial, and the time already served in pre-trial detention.
As part of the agreement, Bility accepted full responsibility for his actions. He confirmed that he was sober and under no form of coercion at the time of the agreement. He also voluntarily waived several constitutional rights, including:
- The right to a jury trial
- The right to a speedy trial
- The right to appeal the conviction
- The right to confront witnesses
- The right to challenge defects in the indictment
Under the agreement, Bility faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. However, the final sentencing remains at the full discretion of the court, which is not obligated to follow the terms of the plea deal. The agreement can only be withdrawn under extraordinary circumstances, such as proven fraud or coercion.
Cllr. M. Wilkins Wright, Bility’s attorney, affirmed that the plea was made in his client’s best interest and that Bility fully understood the legal implications.
The plea deal was also reviewed and approved by Cllr. Bobby F. W. Livingstone, Director of Financial Crimes at the Ministry of Justice.
This high-profile case marks a significant development in the Liberian government’s continued efforts to combat the spread of illicit drugs. Justice officials reiterated their commitment to prosecuting drug-related offenses and ensuring that no individual is above the law, regardless of social status or political connections.
