Monrovia – The Executive Mansion has dismissed a FrontPage Africa report alleging that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. received and ignored a confidential intelligence warning about drug cartel infiltration within the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), labeling the claims as “false, misleading, and entirely without factual basis.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Office of the Presidential Press Secretary refuted the newspaper’s July 15, 2026 publication, which claimed that a report submitted to the President on September 19, 2025, had predicted Liberia’s trajectory toward becoming a “narco-state.”
The Press Secretary’s office stated unequivocally that President Boakai did not receive the purported document on that date—or at any time since. The administration further questioned the authenticity of the cited report, noting that it relies on an unverified document whose origins have not been corroborated by the Office of the President.
“The publication relies on an unverified document whose authenticity has neither been established nor corroborated by the Office of the President,” the statement read. “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 Executive Mansion advised the public to “dismiss and reject these false claims,” which it described as calculated efforts to misinform citizens and divert attention from the government’s ongoing anti-narcotics efforts.
In its rebuttal, the Presidency underscored the Boakai Administration’s track record in combating drug trafficking, asserting that tackling illicit drugs remains a “foremost national security priority.”
To demonstrate its commitment, the administration pointed to several key actions taken since President Boakai assumed office:
· Public Drug Test: The President voluntarily submitted himself to a public drug test to model transparency and accountability, later encouraging other government officials to do the same.
· Inter-Agency Coordination: The establishment of a high-level committee to unify the national response to the growing drug threat.
· Logistical Support: Authorization of additional resources and operational support for law enforcement agencies.
· Reforms: Implementation of leadership changes and reforms within key security institutions to improve effectiveness.
The statement also addressed the recent high-profile interdiction of approximately 238 kilograms of cocaine—valued at an estimated US$19 million—at Roberts International Airport. President Boakai has directed that the matter be investigated “thoroughly, professionally, and independently.”
According to the Executive Mansion, the government is providing full support to ongoing investigations and maintaining close collaboration with domestic and international law enforcement partners to ensure that all individuals connected to the trafficking network are brought to justice, “regardless of status or position.”
Beyond the specific denial, the Press Secretary’s office issued a broader caution to the public regarding the increasing circulation of fabricated and AI-generated documents falsely attributed to the government. The administration noted that advances in artificial intelligence have made it easier to produce convincing but entirely false materials.
Citizens were urged to verify purported government communications through official channels before accepting or sharing such documents. The government also called for responsible journalism grounded in verification and accuracy, particularly on matters affecting national security.
“Investigative reporting serves an important democratic purpose,” the statement concluded, “but allegations involving purported classified or confidential government documents should be subjected to rigorous authentication before being presented as fact.”
