–Are Major Figures Of The Civil War Fading Away?
The once-mighty figures of Liberia’s civil war are fading, one by one. First, it was former warlord-turned-senator Prince Y. Johnson, who met his end unexpectedly at Women of Hope Hospital. Now, reports indicate that Joshua Milton Blahyi, infamously known as General Butt Naked, is in critical condition at the Kidney Solutions Hospital in Kenya. Meanwhile, Sekou Damate Konneh, former leader of the Liberia United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD), is reportedly incapacitated.
The news of their failing health has ignited speculation and concern, particularly as the government of President Joseph N. Boakai moves forward with plans to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC). Could these events be mere coincidences, or is there a silent hand at play, ensuring that those who once wielded power never stand trial?
Joshua Milton Blahyi, once a ruthless warlord who later transformed into an evangelical preacher, has been battling an undisclosed illness for months.
Family sources revealed that he sought treatment at JFK Medical Center in Monrovia before being transferred to Kenya due to his deteriorating condition. His family is calling for prayers as his situation worsens.
The timing of his health decline mirrors that of Prince Y. Johnson, who also fell ill and died just as the WECC gained momentum. Johnson, infamous for his role in the brutal execution of President Samuel Doe, had been a key figure in Liberian politics for years. His death, though sudden, was met with mixed reactions: some mourned him as a leader, while others saw his passing as an escape from long-overdue justice.
With the reported illness of Sekou Damate Konneh, leader of LURD, a rebel group responsible for significant violence during Liberia’s second civil war, the pattern becomes even more evident.
The major players of Liberia’s darkest days are disappearing, leaving many to wonder: is this a natural consequence of time, or is there an effort to erase history before justice can be served?
Public reaction remain divided. Some believe these men are merely experiencing the toll of age and past wounds, while others suggest a more sinister elimination plot before prosecution.
The WECC, if fully established, could bring long-awaited justice to victims of Liberia’s civil war. However, if key figures continue to fall before the court is operational the truth may die with them.
As Liberia stands at the crossroads of justice and history, the fate of its warlords may shape the nation’s path forward. “Will the ghosts of the past finally be confronted, or will they vanish before they can answer for their actions?” an observer wondered.
