Counselor Tiawan Gongloe has urged President Joseph Boakai to broaden the investigation of mysterious deaths in Liberia by including unresolved cases from previous administrations. Boakai initiated this inquiry during a Cabinet meeting, aiming for transparency and justice. Gongloe highlighted specific cases and expressed concerns that focusing only on recent events could undermine the investigation’s legitimacy.
Counselor Tiawan Gongloe, a notable opposition leader, recently addressed President Joseph Boakai’s directive for an extensive inquiry into the mysterious deaths of notable individuals over the past decade. President Boakai insisted on a thorough investigation during a Cabinet meeting, targeting unresolved cases, including the missing boys and deaths of auditors, emphasizing that “no case will be ignored.” The President aims for transparency by instructing law enforcement to expedite investigations and collaborate with international agencies where necessary.
While acknowledging the President’s initiative, Gongloe stressed the necessity for an inclusive investigation that transcends current government incidents. Speaking to journalists in Monrovia, he argued that unresolved mysterious deaths from prior administrations must also be investigated, citing cases under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s administration that require scrutiny. He remarked, “This may be seen as a political witch-hunt and could undermine the credibility and good intent of President Boakai” if only past incidents from the last regime are addressed.
Gongloe highlighted specific cases such as Princes Cooper, Counselor Michael Allison, and Harry Greaves as instances of unexplained deaths that merit a thorough investigation. He called for the inclusion of earlier mysterious deaths in Boakai’s directive to ensure justice for all victims. “I strongly believe that Boakai should amend his instruction to include those mysterious deaths that happened under the Johnson-Sirleaf administration,” Gongloe stated, suggesting that a comprehensive inquiry would alleviate doubts regarding these unresolved cases.
The article notes several unexplained deaths from the Sirleaf administration. Counselor Michael Allison was found dead on a beach in 2015, raising suspicions of foul play due to his involvement in sensitive governmental investigations at that time, despite his complaints of life-threatening circumstances. Additionally, Harry Greaves’s decomposed body was discovered in January 2016, leading to public calls for clarification surrounding his drowning death. At that time, former Minister of Information Lenn Eugene Nagbe expressed the government’s desire for an in-depth investigation to learn the true circumstances surrounding Greaves’s demise.
In conclusion, Counselor Tiawan Gongloe advocates for an inclusive and comprehensive investigation into mysterious deaths in Liberia, emphasizing the need to examine cases beyond the current administration. He identifies specific incidents from past governments that warrant further inquiry to ensure accountability and justice. President Joseph Boakai’s initiative is a significant step, but it must extend to all unexplained deaths for it to be credible and effective in addressing the concerns of the Liberian populace.
Original Source: www.liberianobserver.com
