By Rachel Saykiamien
The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) expresses deep concern and outrage over the tragic death of Ma Quita Jackson, an elderly woman believed to be in her seventies.
WONGOSOL joins the women of Suakoko City in demanding justice following her disappearance on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and the subsequent discovery of her lifeless body in a nearby bush around the Conqueror Community in Suakoko City on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
WONGOSOL stands in solidarity with the women of Suakoko City who have taken to peaceful roadblocks along the Monrovia–Gbarnga Highway to demand justice and accountability.
These actions reflect growing frustration, fear, and dissatisfaction with the findings of the jury report presented by the Suakoko City Police and local community leaders.
The women have raised serious concerns about possible foul play and are calling for a credible, impartial, and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ma Quita Jackson’s death.
As women and mothers, their demand is simple and legitimate: justice, transparency, and accountability.
WONGOSOL is deeply troubled by allegations of gaps and inconsistencies in the initial investigation.
The death of an elderly woman under such circumstances raises grave human rights and gender-based protection concerns, particularly in rural communities where women and elderly persons remain highly vulnerable.
We therefore call on the Liberia National Police and other relevant security agencies to immediately conduct an independent, professional, and transparent investigation.
We further urge the Ministry of Justice to take keen interest in this case and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable in accordance with the law.
The national government must demonstrate its commitment to protecting women and elderly persons by ensuring that justice is served without delay.
While acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the roadblocks, WONGOSOL recognizes the actions of the women of Suakoko City as a desperate call for justice, born out of fear, insecurity, and a loss of confidence in existing accountability mechanisms.
WONGOSOL urges calm and restraint while reaffirming that justice delayed is justice denied. The life of Ma Quita Jackson matters and her death must not be treated with indifference.
WONGOSOL will continue to closely monitor the situation and stand in solidarity with the women of Suakoko City until justice is achieved.
