By Archie Boan
The House of Representatives has launched a sweeping investigation into the alleged gang-sodomy of a 15-year-old boy by three men, including a senior NSA agent Peter Bon Jallah, after an investigative report and appeal by Verity News.
The extraordinary move follows mounting public anger over the alleged sodomy of the minor by a former NSA agent and two others, a case that has gripped the nation for more than two months without clear resolution.
Plenary’s decision was triggered by a formal communication from Ernest Manseah Sr., Representative of Nimba County Electoral District #4, who demanded urgent legislative scrutiny.
Manseah told colleagues that the slow pace of justice and the perceived lack of institutional response have eroded public trust and fueled widespread concern among citizens and civil society groups.
The summoned officials are expected to appear before a joint sitting of committees on Gender, Health, Judiciary, and National Security to provide a full status report.
Lawmakers are demanding answers on the whereabouts of the alleged perpetrators, the actions taken by security agencies, and whether the justice system is being applied without fear or favor.
At the heart of the outrage is the condition of the victim, who remains in critical care at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center. According to Representative Manseah, the hospital has reportedly advised the family to take the child home due to unpaid medical bills despite what he described as life-threatening complications stemming from the alleged assault.
The boy’s mother has repeatedly accused the Gender Ministry of neglect and faulted the Justice Ministry for failing to ensure a speedy trial and consistent follow-up. Her public pleas have intensified pressure on authorities, with many Liberians questioning whether powerful interests are shielding suspects from accountability.
By mandating the joint committees to investigate and report back within one week, the House has signaled that the matter has moved beyond routine criminal proceedings into a national test of institutional credibility.
“This is not just about one child,” a lawmaker noted during deliberations. “It is about whether our system protects the vulnerable or protects the powerful.”
