Monrovia, Liberia – Despite growing calls from civil society actors, activists, and ordinary Liberians for firm action against fake doctor Peter Matthew George since he was delicensed, the government has remained tightlipped.
Now, an Executive Mansion leaked letter obtained by this paper shows that President Boakai authorized Minister Sylvester Grigsby to discuss a petition of retaining the fake doctor who allegedly killed dozens of people.
“Please find attached herewith for your perusal and urgent reaction a petition submitted to the President to retain Dr. Peter M. George…” Minister Sylvester M. Grigsby
Dated April 7, 2025, the letter instructed the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to urgently assess the petition and engage the petitioners. The move has shocked many, who see it as a direct contradiction to public interest.
Background of the Petition
Although the full petition has not been made public, sources close to the group behind it, the Concerned Women of Gbarpolu County, led by Senator Gbotoe Kenneh, suggest it highlights George’s perceived connections in the region and appeals for his reinstatement despite his fraudulent medical claims.
“The President has asked that you collaborate with the Minister of Health to look into this petition, discuss it with the Concerned Women, and revert to him as soon as possible,” the communication stated.
The Executive Mansion’s alleged willingness to even consider such a petition, critics say, sends a troubling signal about accountability and governance in the health sector.
Credentials Revoked
On April 21, 2025, the LMDC officially revoked George’s license after a thorough credential investigation since March 2025. The investigation revealed that George failed to present an undergraduate medical degree or an internship certificate-both required to practice medicine in Liberia.
Instead, George submitted a letter claiming he earned an MD from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK.
However, the LMDC confirmed the university does not currently offer a medical program and is only expected to launch one in 2026.
The Council further uncovered inconsistencies in George’s academic history, including a timeline suggesting he completed both undergraduate and postgraduate medical studies in just four years-something LMDC described as “academically impossible” under any standard.
Following these findings, the LMDC’s Credentials Committee unanimously recommended his immediate de-licensure.
The Council has also warned all health institutions against employing George, threatening legal consequences for noncompliance.
Professional Fallout
On May 7, the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA) removed George from his position as president. According to the LMDA’s constitution, Second Vice President Dr. Deddeh E.P. Supuwood has assumed leadership as acting president.
The LMDC has also initiated a nationwide audit of medical professionals’ credentials to protect the integrity and safety of Liberia’s healthcare system.
Public Reaction and Political Pressure
The leaked letter and the petition have triggered widespread outrage. Many Liberians believe that instead of pursuing a criminal investigation through the Ministry of Justice, the Executive Branch appears to be quietly entertaining efforts to reinstate a known fraudster.
How this situation unfolded could establish a dangerous precedent-where political influence and community lobbying override professional standards and legal accountability.
