The Liberian Delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into recent public allegations made against Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr., emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to democratic principles.
The announcement came during a formal statement released in Abuja, Nigeria, where the ECOWAS Parliament is currently in session.
Senator Snowe, who serves as Head of the Liberian Delegation and Chair of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism, has formally requested an inquiry into the accusations in an effort to clear his name.
The Delegation expressed its full support for the Senator’s appeal, urging the Liberian Senate to act swiftly and responsibly in the interest of truth and institutional integrity.
In its statement, the Delegation emphasized that Senator Snowe has consistently demonstrated professionalism, dignity, and a firm commitment to national and regional development.
It pointed to his instrumental role in advocating for Liberia to host a new ECOWAS institution following the recent withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the bloc.
This proposal, if realized, could enhance regional integration and open new employment opportunities for Liberians.
Senator Snowe has also been recognized for championing infrastructure development for Liberia within the ECOWAS framework, efforts that align with the country’s long-term development objectives. As Chair of the Committee on Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism, he has overseen significant progress in promoting peace, strengthening democratic governance, and improving accountability across West Africa.
Furthermore, the Delegation highlighted the Senator’s longstanding commitment to advancing regional integration. He has been a vocal proponent of policies that support free movement, intra-regional trade, and the empowerment of youth and women-initiatives from which Liberia continues to reap practical benefits.
The statement conveyed the Delegation’s deep concern about the potential damage the allegations could inflict not only on Senator Snowe’s reputation but also on the credibility of the Republic of Liberia within ECOWAS.
It stressed that justice must be pursued with a strong commitment to due process and the rule of law, and that any investigation must reflect the democratic values that Liberia upholds.
In conclusion, the Delegation reaffirmed its collective confidence in Senator Snowe’s leadership and pledged to continue representing Liberia’s best interests in all regional engagements.
The message was clear: integrity, transparency, and accountability must prevail for the sake of both national honour and regional trust.
During Plenary, the Liberian Senate voted to forward the matter to a joint committee comprising the Judiciary and Executive committees, which have been given two weeks to investigate and report.
Snowe said he would not pursue legal action but instead trusts the Senate to fairly investigate. “I’m not taking the government to court. I believe in the integrity of this Senate and my colleagues,” he said.
He also questioned the double standards of the Unity Party (UP), now in power, referencing their own past opposition rhetoric. “Were we not here when the UP publicly said they’d make George Weah a one-term President? Was that treason? No. So why is my statement-that the current government will be one-term-being criminalized?” he asked.
Snowe went further to state that if the government desires to have his ECOWAS position revoked; he is willing to step down without resistance. “If they want the ECOWAS seat, they can have it. I’ll resign peacefully, unlike former Speaker Fonati Koffa, whose case lingered for months.”
In the meantime, Snowe says he has informed international partners- including ECOWAS, the African Union, the EU, and the United Nations -of what he perceives as a pattern of political intimidation.
The weeks ahead are expected to be pivotal as the Senate awaits the findings of its committee and the government decides whether to clarify, retract, or double down on its claims.
In the balance hangs the reputation of a sitting senator, the integrity of state institutions, and Liberia’s fragile democratic discourse.
