By: Archie Boan
The Citizen Action Movement (CAM) has issued a strong condemnation of media personalities Stanton Witherspoon and Justin Oldpa Yeazhen, widely known as “Prophet Key,” accusing them of orchestrating what it termed a sustained campaign of misinformation against House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon.
In a press statement released Thursday, the group described the alleged attacks as “unsubstantiated, unethical and damaging” to Liberia’s political discourse, and called for heightened accountability within the media space.
CAM alleged that Witherspoon, Chief Executive Officer of the Spoon Network, and Prophet Key have used social media platforms to disseminate what it characterized as false narratives and negative propaganda targeting the Speaker.
The organization further accused the two of engaging in direct and indirect forms of blackmail in an effort to pressure Speaker Koon.
According to CAM, Witherspoon is allegedly seeking illicit arrangements with government officials, while Prophet Key is accused of demanding substantial sums of money for unspecified favors claims the group said undermine the credibility of their public commentary.
“The unethical use of social media to falsely malign the character of Speaker Koon is a clear abuse of freedom of speech,” CAM stated,
urging the Press Union of Liberia and the broader public to confront what it described as growing unprofessionalism in segments of the media.
CAM Secretary General Bedford Dennison characterized the accused as “pocket advocates,” alleging that they have compromised their integrity for personal interest.
“They have traded their credibility for reputational ruin,” Dennison asserted, warning that unchecked misinformation could erode public trust in democratic institutions.
The group also referenced the legal backgrounds of both individuals as part of its broader argument questioning their moral authority to criticize public officials.
Witherspoon was convicted in the United States in 2023 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a multi-state scheme involving the sale of thousands of fraudulent nursing diplomas. CAM noted that the case reportedly involved more than 7,600 falsified credentials and raised concerns about unqualified individuals entering the healthcare system.
Prophet Key, on the other hand, was disqualified during the 2025 Nimba County Senatorial By-Election after submitting what electoral authorities determined to be a fraudulent biometric voter registration card.
Founded in 2023, CAM describes itself as an advocate for ethical public service and what it calls “clean and green speech.” The organization maintained that public debate must be rooted in facts and professional standards rather than personal attacks.
The group concluded by urging Witherspoon and Prophet Key to address what it described as their own serious legal and ethical challenges before offering critiques of holders of high public office.
As of press time, neither Witherspoon nor Prophet Key had publicly responded to CAM’s allegations.
