President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s desire to raid Liberia of illicit drugs might be good but those in charge to lead the process seem to be doing it with high level of deception. For nearly five months since the Director General, Abraham Kromah and his deputies, Hassan Fadiga and Gbawou Kowou were appointed at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), there has been no peace especially with Kromah and Fadiga. Of late, Gbawou Kowou joined the fray.
The Noise Among the security officials is undermining the fight on illegal drugs and other harmful substances. However, President Boakai has seen the need and acted swiftly by suspending Director Kromah and his two deputies for administration and operations to ensure that the war on drug remains on course.
We Think The action by the President is not enough. If President Boakai truly believes that chaos at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency is undermining the fight against drugs, then, suspending the officials is not a joke but also attempt to pacify someone. It is unfortunate that President Boakai will declare illegal drugs as “public health emergency” and still believes that suspending the officials is the best decision to continue his fight.
As We know it, the fight against illegal drugs is on hold for now. The President needs to be serious about the war on drugs because what has been happening in recent months at the LDEA among those who should be the front liners in the fight, is worrisome and a sign of trickery.
It Is Our hope that the President will go beyond suspension by dismissing the three officials. We foresee that if President Boakai lifts the suspension of those individuals and allow them to return to the LDEA, the worst will happen. Sincere and seasoned illegal drug fighters should be appointed to do the job.
The Suspended Officials have compromised their individual desires to continue the war on illegal drugs. Get them out completely and continue the fight with equally qualified law enforcers with the commitment and strong will power to win the battle against this social problem.
