Commend Police IG for Good Job
Monrovia, Liberia – Amid heightened public attention on Liberia’s ongoing investigations into alleged narcotics trafficking accusations of police IG Gregory Coleman, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has publicly commended Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman and the security sector for their efforts in the fight against illicit drugs.
Speaking Thursday at the official relaunch of the book _“From Foya to the Capitol,” at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai said he has confidence in the security sector and will stand behind them as they pursue the truth.
“I want to thank the securities, who have been working tirelessly. I still believe in them and believe in what they are doing,” the President said.
The President expressing his administration’s full support in the security sector said, the government will continue to build trust in the securities sector until the country is free from drugs.
“I don’t care what you do, what you say, our country is not to be used as a narcotic state.”
He added, “And we want to let you know, we will not end until the truth is known and the people of this country will know the truth, friends of this country.”
President Boakai however thanked IG Coleman and his team for their work at the LNP. “Thank you Greg, thanks to all of your team. We’re standing with you and we will support you all the way,” he said.
Police IG Gregory Coleman in response to the president committed in the fight against drugs, thank the president for his confidence reposed in the security sector and also addressed concern about recent calls for his recusal from the drug investigation.
“If, for any reason, I believed that I was compromised or that there was any conflict of interest that could have compromised this investigation, I wouldn’t need an advocate to tell me to recuse myself. I would gently and honorably recuse myself,” he said.
IG Coleman defended his integrity that his ethics in public service are “extremely strong,” and called on Martin K. N. Kollie to provide any evidence against him that could assist in the ongoing drugs investigation.
“I don’t have anything to say to Martin. Martin is a brother who has been a great advocate. He has made some accusations. Maybe he has something. Let him come, let him come forward with it,” Coleman stated.
The Police IG defended his integrity, saying his ethics in public service are “extremely strong.”
“If, for any reason, I believed that I was compromised or that there was any conflict of interest that could have compromised this investigation, I wouldn’t need an advocate to tell me to recuse myself. I would gently and honorably recuse myself,” he said.
