MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Former Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia, John H.T. Stewart, has voiced concerns over Dr. Allan White, the former Special Prosecutor of the Sierra Leone Special Court. In a recent Facebook post, Stewart questioned the role Dr. Allan White aims to play in Liberia’s proposed War and Economic Crimes Court.
Stewart speculated on whether Dr. Allan White represents the US Government, pointing to his participation in a meeting between Joseph Boakai and Alexander Cummings in Accra, Ghana.
Stewart indicated that during this meeting, Cummings allegedly offered Boakai US$5 million to be his Vice Presidential running mate in the 2023 elections. Sources suggest that Boakai declined the offer, prompting Dr. Allan White to intervene on Cummings’ behalf, although Boakai reportedly turned down the proposal again.
Furthermore, Stewart revealed that Dr. Allan White’s efforts to secure a Public Relations (PR) contract with the Weah government fell through. The government had already enlisted the services of US lobbyist Riva Levinson, who had previously worked for former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Stewart also emphasized Dr. Allan White’s involvement in Gibril Massaquoi’s acquittal, known as Angel Gabriel, by a Finnish court. He highlighted that Representative Yekeh Kolubah was reportedly dispatched by former Liberian President Charles G. Taylor to curb Massaquoi’s violent activities after he had murdered a member of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF).
In light of these revelations, Stewart advised President Boakai to distance himself from Dr. Allan White and exclude him from any role in the proposed court, as rumored. Stewart conveyed his belief that President Boakai would not place trust in Dr. Allan White under any circumstances.
Dr. Alan White is a significant figure in the field of human rights advocacy and international law, particularly in relation to Sierra Leone. As the Co-Executive Director of the Advocacy Foundation for Human Rights and a former prosecutor for the United Nations Special Court on Sierra Leone, he likely has expertise in issues related to war crimes, human rights violations, and justice mechanisms. His presence during discussions on the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia suggests his involvement in promoting accountability and justice in the region.
