Liberia’s Top Lawyer Says President Shields Allies in $19 Million Drug Case

Liberian opposition leader Alexander Cummings has accused President Joseph Boakai of running a “selective justice” system, criticizing the administration’s handling of a major drug trafficking investigation. The case involves the seizure of US$19.2 million worth of cocaine. Cummings, a former presidential candidate, claimed the probe lacks transparency and targets only political rivals. He argued that the government has failed to pursue powerful figures connected to the drug trade. “This is not about law enforcement. This is about protecting certain people,” Cummings said. The accusation comes amid growing public concern over corruption in Liberia. President Boakai’s office has not yet responded to the criticism. The drug investigation remains ongoing, with no arrests of high-profile officials reported so far.