Concerns are mounting among citizens over what many describe as selective justice in Liberia’s legal system after the court jailed a 34-year-old contractor of the Ministry of Agriculture, Sando Kromah at the Monrovia Central Prison on allegation of rape, while suspended Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Bryant McGill, who faces similar accusations, remains a free man..
The contrasting developments have triggered heated public debate, with many Liberians questioning whether McGill’s position as a government minister has shielded him from arrest and prosecution. Speaking with our reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Monrovia, some citizens argued that the swift arrest of suspect Kromah compared to the snail pace in McGill’s case reflects a justice system that favors the powerful while punishing ordinary citizens.
“The law should be for everyone whether you are a minister or a contractor. Why is McGill still walking free while Kromah is already in jail?” a concerned Monrovia resident wonders as he spoke to our reporter. Another citizen said, “No one is above the law. Let McGill be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with law. He should be behind bars by now and not passing around like someone who has not committed any crime.”
Recently, Crime Watch Liberia reported that a 34-year-old Ministry of Agriculture contractor, Sando Kromah, has been jailed at Monrovia Central Prison on allegation of statutory rape involving a 14-year-old girl. According to the report, Police say the victim reported being assaulted at Kromah’s apartment on September 24, 2025, and a medical report confirmed signs of abuse. Kromah remains in pre-trial detention pending indictment and trial.
Similarly, allegation of rape also created uproar across Monrovia when Deputy Youth and Sports, Minister Bryant McGill, now suspended, was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl.
The alleged rape was confirmed by Minister Jeror Cole Bangalu that his Deputy Minister for Youth Development, McGill, was under criminal investigation in connection to the raping of a minor, the daughter of the Ministry’s Deputy Chief of Security. Speaking after the news broke up in the public, Minister Bangalu stated that the Liberia National Police (LNP) has taken over the case and that a full investigation is underway. He emphasized his administration’s zero tolerance policy on sexual misconduct and unethical behavior.
“Yes, we can confirm the case is with the police. Investigation is ongoing. At the Ministry under my watch, there is zero tolerance for unethical behavior, especially sexual misconduct. We are not taking this lightly,” he said in a statement. Also speaking at a news conference when McGill was invited by the police, Inspector General, Gregory O.W. Coleman confirmed that McGill’s alleged rape victim was tampered with and that a DNA examination will be conducted to establish whether the suspended minister is linked. Since then, the LNP is yet to say anything regarding the rape allegation.
As it stands, McGill remains at home while Kromah is remanded thus creating suspicion about police investigation of the two rape allegations. In the wake of what appears to be selective investigation by the LNP, Montserrado County Senator has also expressed concern.
In a Facebook post, Abe Darius Dillon is asking the Liberia National Police and Ministry of justice whether suspect has confessed to committing rape. “Did the Contractor who is accused of Statutory Rape confess to committing the crime? Has the Police/Prosecution obtained a matching “DNA” linking him to the crime?” Dillon asked.
Additionally he pondered “And, what’s about the suspended Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports who stands similarly accused? No DNA yet? If not, why?” Senator Dillon is insisting that the Police and state prosecutors must answer these concerns or be made to answer before the Senate immediately upon their return to session next week. The Montserrado Senator warned “We will not, and we should not entertain any form of selective justice or the appearance, semblance of selective justice!!”
