The Office of the Presidential Press Secretary has categorically denied the claims contained in FrontPage Africa’s July 15, 2026 publication, alleging that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai received a confidential intelligence report on September 19, 2025 warning of extensive drug cartel infiltration within the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and predicting Liberia’s emergence as a “narco-state.”
A release issued by the Executive Mansion and signed by Presidential Press Secretary, Kula V. Fofana, says, “The Presidency wishes to state unequivocally that President Boakai did not receive, and has not received to date, any such purported report referenced by the newspaper. Any suggestion that such a document was submitted to the President and ignored is false, misleading, and entirely without factual basis.
“The publication relies on an unverified document whose authenticity has neither been established nor corroborated by the Office of the President. Presenting allegations as established facts without verification has the potential to mislead the public, erode confidence in public institutions, and undermine responsible public discourse.”
The release advised the public to dismiss and reject these false claims, which appear calculated to misinform citizens and divert attention from the significant efforts being undertaken by this administration to confront drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
According to the release, the Boakai Administration has consistently demonstrated through both policy and action that combating illicit drugs remains one of its foremost national security priorities. Since assuming office, President Boakai has taken decisive measures to strengthen Liberia’s response to narcotics trafficking and substance abuse.
Among these actions, the President voluntarily subjected himself to a public drug test as a demonstration of transparency, accountability, and his commitment to leading by example. He subsequently encouraged officials of Government to do likewise as part of a broader effort to promote integrity and public confidence.
The President also established a high-level inter-agency committee to coordinate the national response to the growing drug threat, strengthened cooperation among security institutions, supported reforms and leadership changes within key law enforcement agencies where necessary to improve operational effectiveness, and authorized additional logistical and operational support to enhance the capacity of agencies responsible for combating drug trafficking.
Following the recent seizure of approximately 238 kilograms of cocaine valued at about US$19 million at Roberts International Airport, President Boakai immediately directed that the matter be investigated thoroughly, professionally, and independently.
The release added that the government has since provided its full support to the ongoing investigation while maintaining close collaboration with domestic and international law enforcement partners to ensure that every individual connected to the trafficking operation, regardless of status or position, is identified and brought before the law.
“Beyond enforcement, the Administration continues to address the public health and social consequences of substance abuse through coordinated initiatives involving law enforcement agencies, health authorities, youth development institutions, community organizations, and international partners.
“The Office of the Presidential Press Secretary also cautions the public to exercise vigilance regarding the increasing circulation of fabricated and AI-generated documents falsely attributed to the Government of Liberia and the Office of the President,” the release noted.
It added that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has made it easier to produce convincing but entirely false documents. Citizens are therefore urged to verify purported government communications through official Government channels before accepting or sharing such materials.
