The Government of Liberia has called on individuals claiming to possess evidence linking senior government officials to the country’s ongoing drug investigations to submit such information to the appropriate authorities.
Speaking Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah said the government remains committed to ensuring that all investigations are conducted professionally and without political interference.
He stressed that anyone with credible evidence should cooperate with national and international investigators rather than making public accusations without proof. “If you have evidence implicating anyone in government, bring it forward; don’t wait until investigations are concluded or use such claims for political purposes,” he said. Piah warned against politicizing the country’s fight against illegal drugs, describing the issue as a matter of national security and public health.
Meanwhile, Minister Piah highlighted updates from the Ministry of Public Works, which announced the temporary reopening of the Bailey Bridge near the University of Liberia to facilitate the movement of people and goods during the Independence Day celebrations.
According to him, the rehabilitation works will resume immediately after the holiday, with the permanent bridge expected to be completed in November following load testing in China. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has begun a voluntary repatriation exercise for Liberians in South Africa amid growing anti-foreigner demonstrations.
He said authorities said 29 Liberians have requested assistance to return home, while the Liberian Embassy in Pretoria has issued emergency travel certificates for undocumented citizens wishing to leave. Piah reaffirmed the foreign ministry’s commitment to protecting Liberian nationals abroad and urged citizens in South Africa to remain in contact with the embassy for updates and assistance.
