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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

GRAY ACCUSES POLICE OF POLITICAL BIAS IN NYESWA’S INVESTIGATION

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MONROVIA – Former Montserrado County District #8 Representative Acarous Moses Gray has expressed disappointment with the Liberia National Police (LNP) under the leadership of Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman. Following the police’s summoning of four former officials from the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), including former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, River Cess County Senator Bill Twehway, former Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah, and Mr. Trokon Williams, Gray criticized the investigation for excluding key figures.

Gray commended the reopening of the case involving the death of Emmanuel Barthan Nyeswa, acknowledging it as a positive development. However, he voiced concerns about the lack of transparency. He questioned why individuals such as Byron Mappy, Coleman’s brother, and Musu, Nyeswa’s girlfriend, were not summoned, despite reportedly being with Nyeswa on the night of his death.

Gray accused Inspector General Coleman of potential bias, suggesting that the omission of certain names might be politically motivated. He highlighted the inconsistency in the publicizing of certain individuals’ involvement while keeping others’ identities concealed. This, he argued, creates an impression of favoritism and undermines the integrity of the investigation.

The former representative also referenced the case of Unity Party’s Queen Johnson, who had been previously invited for questioning regarding the killing of Joshua. Despite video evidence showing Johnson and associates assaulting Joshua, leading to his death, she escaped custody and now holds a position at the National Port Authority. Gray questioned why the police have not pursued further action, implying that her political connections may shield her from accountability.

Gray drew attention to another incident involving the current Minister of Internal Affairs, a relative of President Boakai. The minister allegedly incited violence in Foya, Lofa County, resulting in the death of Tamba. Gray emphasized that this situation, captured on video, evokes memories of the Liberian Civil War, raising concerns about the resurgence of violence and impunity.

In his statement, Gray demanded justice for both Joshua and Tamba, asserting that all Liberians deserve equal protection under the law. He urged Col. Coleman to conduct thorough and impartial investigations, stressing that political affiliations should not interfere with the pursuit of justice.

Gray concluded by expressing the necessity for accountability and transparency in addressing these cases. He called on the LNP to uphold its duty to serve justice without prejudice, emphasizing that the credibility of the police force is at stake.

Socrates Smythe Saywon
Socrates Smythe Saywon is a Liberian journalist. You can contact me at 0777425285 or 0886946925, or reach out via email at saywonsocrates@smartnewsliberia.com or saywonsocrates3@gmail.com.

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