Liberia: Youth Advocate Says He Predicted Liberia’s “Zogo” Drug Crisis Over a Decade Ago

MONROVIA — Darlingboy Isiah Mayon, a self-proclaimed visionary and youth advocate, has claimed that he foresaw Liberia’s current “Zogo” drug crisis more than twelve years ago. Speaking during the “Say No To Drugs Campaign” on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Mayon expressed both frustration over past dismissals and hope over the growing government and public response to drug addiction.

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By Francis G. Boayue

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“I started this dream twelve years ago, but many dismissed it out of jealousy and ignorance,” Mayon said. “They didn’t understand the disaster that was looming for our beloved country.”

Mayon revealed that his repeated appeals to prominent figures and institutions for support went largely ignored. “They all took the dream as unimportant,” he lamented.

Disheartening Encounter with Liberia National Police

Mayon recounted a sobering encounter with former Liberia National Police (LNP) Director Patrick Sudue during the CDC administration. After patiently waiting to present his initiative, Mayon was met with candid helplessness from Sudue.

“Even the Liberia National Police doesn’t have the logistics, let alone addressing the ‘Zogos,’” Sudue reportedly told him.

“I left his office speechless,” Mayon recalled.

Gratitude Amid Challenges

Despite years of struggle and lack of institutional support, Mayon remains grateful to witness the government and people’s mounting efforts to combat the drug crisis.

“I thank the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ that I am alive to see my vision coming to life in Liberia,” he said.

He ended with a reflection on innovation and legacy: “Sometimes you invent the idea, and others benefit from it. I bless God to see it making sense today.”