AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Trial Watch: Liberia’s former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor was remanded to Monrovia Central Prison after a court denied humanitarian release, as prosecutors link her to a transnational cocaine network tied to a $317m July bust. Due Process Debate: Human rights lawyer Dr. Clarence Moniba urged President Boakai to pause public announcements and set up an independent review panel, stressing “accusations are not convictions.” Judiciary & Democracy Row: Nigerian SAN Femi Falana blasted the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting George Weah, alleging Liberia’s judiciary was compromised and ECOWAS rulings ignored. Deportation Fallout: Liberia received fewer U.S. deportees than planned after five refused to disembark and were sent to Equatorial Guinea; advocates warn “third-country” deals deepen legal and humanitarian uncertainty. Revenue & Governance: The Central Bank backed the Liberia Revenue Authority’s push to “move to billion” via digital payments, while Senate lawmakers demanded scrutiny of the LRA’s proposed 5% revenue share. Health & Workplaces: A malaria survey across 10 West African countries found 62% of workers get no employer support for prevention, including in Liberia. Environment & Trade: EU deforestation rules could disrupt Liberia’s cocoa trade as forest loss in Grand Gedeh accelerates after 2020. National Unity Messaging: On Flag Day, President Boakai and officials called for unity, rule of law, and a tougher stance against drugs.
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