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Liberia’s Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) nominee, Abraham Kromah, has made bold declarations, vowing to crack down on drug trafficking regardless of the perpetrators’ positions, even if they are lawmakers.
Kromah, a former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia and Deputy Director for Operations of the Liberia National Police, made these statements during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defense, and Veteran Affairs.
Responding to concerns about his willingness to arrest public officials involved in drug-related activities, Kromah affirmed his commitment to uphold the law without bias. He emphasized that he would not yield to pressure from lawmakers or government officials seeking preferential treatment for drug-related offenses.
“I do have the spine (to arrest and prosecute Representatives, Senators, and others) involved. I will do the best I can to bring order and law to this country at any given time. I will be part of nobody; no Senator, Representative, or government official will be calling me to say ‘oh my man, I am involved into some kind of drug matter, please tell your people to disengage.’ That’s not going to be under my watch,” Mr. Kromah openly stated.
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Furthermore, Abe Kromah outlined his agenda for tackling drug abuse in Liberia, including the removal of drug-ridden areas in Monrovia within two months and the establishment of detoxification centers for apprehended individuals. He stressed the importance of rehabilitation for drug users, highlighting the need for comprehensive treatment and skills training to reintegrate them into society effectively.
“In six months’ time, we can go to those holding centers and get them out after they are taught life skills training and they can come back and contribute to the society. My prime objective is the treatment aspect of drugs which is rehabilitation.”
Additionally, Kromah emphasized the importance of community engagement in the fight against drug trafficking, advocating for partnerships with traditional leaders, local authorities, and religious institutions to address the issue comprehensively.
“We will engage the communities so that community leaders will now see themselves as helpers to resolve this menace which is now a national crisis and a clear and pressing danger. If we cannot face it now, it’s going to face us tomorrow,” Abe Kromah continued.
Addressing concerns about the agency’s capacity, Kromah called for increased budgetary allocations to enhance logistical support and operational efficiency. He underscored the urgency of bolstering the LDEA’s resources to combat drug trafficking effectively.
