AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJustice Shake-Up: President Boakai has replaced Justice Minister/Attorney General N. Oswald Tweh with Betty M. Lamin-Blamo and named Abrahim Boimah Sillah Sr. as Solicitor General, moves coming amid intense scrutiny over the $336m cocaine probe and the Jewel Howard-Taylor case. Political Fallout: George Weah returned to Liberia and called Howard-Taylor’s charges “bogus,” warning of “tampering with justice” and urging unity to protect the rule of law. Drug Case Under Strain: Lawyers warn the Roberts International Airport cocaine indictment could collapse in court over alleged procedural and constitutional defects. Human Rights & Accountability: A trafficking case that ended in guilty verdicts is now facing fresh pressure as the family of victim Ophelia Melway demands a fast, transparent investigation into her death. Elections & Governance: NEC launched its 2026–2030 strategic plan, budgeting over US$75m for reforms, digital upgrades, and public confidence ahead of the 2029 polls. Public Health & Regional Leadership: Africa CDC named Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. First Vice Chair of the Continental Immunization Advisory Council, with Mercy Ahun as Chair. Security & Resources: Government activated the Protect Our Resources Taskforce to crack down on illegal mining nationwide. Health Infrastructure: CRS dedicated new WASH facilities in Grand Cape Mount, aiming to cut sanitation-linked illnesses.
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