Liberia: DCPOH, Konneh Clash Over Drug War
[New Dawn] River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh II has criticized Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh over his continued public comments on Liberia's fight against alleged drug cartels, warning that discussing sensitive investigative matters could undermine prosecutions.
Senators Francis Saidy Dopoh II of River Gee and Amara M. Konneh of Gbarpolu have engaged in a public disagreement concerning the ongoing anti-drug war in Liberia. Dopoh cautioned that Konneh's frequent public remarks on the matter could jeopardize ongoing prosecutions by providing defense lawyers with ammunition to argue political bias and have cases dismissed.
He urged that lawmakers focus on refining drug laws and conducting committee briefings with security chiefs under oath, rather than making inflammatory public statements. Dopoh argued that authorities may be proceeding cautiously due to previous unsuccessful prosecutions and stressed that rushing investigations could lead to acquittals and undermine the country's anti-drug campaign.
He advocated for lawmakers to use their oversight authority to ensure security agencies build robust cases before suspects are brought to court, aiming for airtight prosecutions that result in convictions.
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