The Women’s Presidium Bureau of the Revolutionary Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has sharply condemned Gbeme Horace-Kollie, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, for her failure to address the rising cases of mysterious deaths involving women and children in Liberia.
In a statement issued on February 15, 2025, the Bureau expressed grave concern over the increasing violence against vulnerable groups in the country, accusing the government of failing to take a decisive stand. The group criticized Minister Horace-Kollie’s silence and inaction, suggesting that her failure to speak out or act has emboldened those responsible for these crimes. The Bureau questioned whether President Joseph Boakai’s so-called “Rescue Mission” was an empty political slogan, given the government’s lack of response to the crisis.
The Bureau stressed that Liberia is spiraling into lawlessness, with women and children being killed with impunity. They denounced the Unity Party-led administration for prioritizing political power over the safety and welfare of its citizens, accusing the government of showing a blatant disregard for human life. The Bureau called the current situation “appalling,” arguing that the increase in mysterious deaths and the government’s failure to address them suggest a pattern of deliberate negligence.
The statement highlighted several tragic cases, including the murder of seven-year-old Junior Tamba, who was fatally stabbed in Lorboe Ramkollie, Foya District, Lofa County in 2025. Other cases cited included the killings of Princess Zuo in Montserrado in 2024, Mary Howard, a mother of three found dead in Voinjama District, Lofa County in 2024, and 15-year-old Angel Teah in Montserrado in 2025. The Bureau also pointed to the death of Lovette Tamba, a pregnant woman who succumbed to poor healthcare services in 2025.
The Women’s Presidium Bureau expressed deep sympathy for the families of these victims and vowed to pursue justice. They demanded that the government initiate immediate investigations into these killings and hold the perpetrators accountable. The Bureau accused the Gender Minister’s silence of being irresponsible and dangerous, signaling a lack of urgency in protecting the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.
The group warned the authorities that they would take unspecified revolutionary actions if justice is not served. They stated that they could not remain passive. At the same time, women and children are killed without consequence, emphasizing that history shows when the ruling government fails to protect its people, revolutionary intervention becomes necessary.
The Bureau also aimed at President Boakai’s administration, accusing it of neglecting national security, enabling corruption, and creating an environment where citizens feel increasingly unsafe. They argued that the government’s indifference to these brutal killings reflects a reckless disregard for human rights and justice.
As a call to action, the Women’s Presidium Bureau urged progressive forces, advocacy groups, and civil society organizations to defend Liberia’s women and children. The group vowed to resist the government’s silence and warned that if justice remains elusive, they will mobilize the people and direct their efforts toward a path of liberation.
Concluding the statement, the Bureau declared that the government’s failure to act would not go unanswered. They pledged to turn their words into action, ensuring that the safety and dignity of women and children are protected at all costs. The Bureau sent a clear message to the administration, stating that when the people demand justice, no force will be able to suppress their collective will.
