Government Rejects Claims Of ‘Attempted Assassination’ Against Former President

By Jamesetta D Williams

MONROVIA-The Liberian government has categorically rejected allegations that the fire at former President George Weah’s residence was an “attempt on his life” orchestrated by individuals linked to the administration.

Deputy Minister Daniel O. Sando described the claims as “baseless and politically motivated,” stressing that the government’s sole responsibility is to respond to emergencies and ensure public safety.

“Our duty is to protect lives and property not to politicize disasters,” he said.

Sando criticized the decision to block government investigators from entering the property, warning that such actions hinder efforts to establish the true cause of the fire. “If there is nothing to hide, there should be no reason to obstruct a lawful investigation,” he added.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.