The Civil Society Council of Liberia – CSCL, River Gee Chapter, in collaboration with notable community stakeholders, has issued a strong vote of no confidence in the newly assigned County Attorney, Cllr. E. Wilkins Nah.
The group is calling on the Ministry of Justice and national authorities to immediately recall what they are describing as an “improper placement” and “a threat to the integrity of the county’s justice system.”
In a formal communication addressed to River Gee County Superintendent Hon. Mike T. Swengbe, which is in this paper possession, the civil society leaders outlined a series of allegations tied to Cllr. Nah’s past postings in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties, raising fresh concerns about his suitability for prosecutorial leadership in River Gee.
According to the petition, public confidence in the justice sector is at serious risk.
The Council cites what it calls a “questionable land transaction” in Grand Gedeh County, during which Cllr. Nah was allegedly linked to the endorsement of an unauthorized land lease agreement involving a Burkinabé national.
The group argues that the transaction violated established legal procedures and raised significant ethical concerns.
Abu M. Diallo, head of the River Gee Civil Society Council, stated that the land matter continues to erode public trust.
“This alleged land deal undermined legal protocols and created tensions among community members in Grand Gedeh and Liberia as at large. Such actions cannot be ignored when evaluating a person’s fitness to serve as County Attorney,” Diallo said.
The communication further alleges that while serving in Bong County, initially as an SGBV Prosecutor beginning in 2012 and later as County Attorney, Cllr. Nah reportedly interfered with and compromised multiple Sexual and Gender-Based Violence – SGBV cases.
These alleged actions, the Council claims, denied survivors justice and caused lasting damage to public confidence in the prosecutorial system.
Beyond the allegations, the civil society group strongly opposes what it describes as the irregular and potentially unlawful assignment of Cllr. Nah to River Gee County.
The petition references President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s official appointment of Cllr. Nah on September 8, 2025, which designated him as County Attorney of Grand Gedeh County and not River Gee. The Council argues that his subsequent deployment to River Gee is a misplacement.
This irregular placement, they warn, raises red flags about administrative transparency and undermines confidence in the justice system’s chain of command.
The Civil Society Council reports widespread dissatisfaction among residents, youth groups, women’s organizations, traditional leaders, and other local institutions.
Many fear that permitting Cllr. Nah to assume office may erode confidence in the rule of law and undermine efforts aimed at strengthening justice delivery in the county.
“The integrity of our justice sector is at stake. We believe that Cllr. Nah’s presence compromises the values of fairness, transparency, and professional conduct expected of a County Attorney.”
The civil society leaders stressed that their position is rooted not in personal hostility but in a commitment to good governance, accountability, and the protection of vulnerable groups, especially SGBV survivors who depend on a credible justice apparatus.
Receiving the petition on behalf of the county’s leadership, Superintendent Mike Tarpeh Swengbe thanked the group for what he described as a peaceful and responsible engagement.
Superintendent Swengbe assured the civil society delegation that he will consult relevant authorities and stakeholders over the next two to three weeks before issuing an official response.
He encouraged the CSOs, as well as youth groups and community residents to remain calm and maintain peaceful dialogue:
“I commend your peaceful approach. I urge you to remain patient while we review your concerns. Let us continue to address these issues constructively and avoid actions that could lead to unrest.” Supt. Swengbe concluded.
However, the Ministry of Justice has not yet commented on the matter. Meanwhile, civil society leaders in River Gee say they remain committed to pursuing an outcome that upholds the rule of law and protects the credibility of the county’s justice system.
