Grand Bassa County – J. Abraham Jimmy, a professional Human Resource personnel, has strongly denounced what he calls an unlawful arrest order issued against him by Hon. Jackson Quoigbian, Labor Commissioner of Grand Bassa County, Region II.
By Selma Lomax
In a formal statement released on September 26, 2025, Jimmy refuted allegations made by the Commissioner that he was “obstructing a movement against the Government” and “inciting both the Company and Citizens” against the Government
Jimmy described the claims as entirely false and baseless, asserting that they are part of a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence him for standing up for due process.
According to him, the conflict began after he opposed a directive from Commissioner Quoigbian, who instructed the Management of Afcons to provide US$1,000.00 as transportation for former workers summoned by the Commissioner himself
Jimmy argued that Management held no financial obligation to provide such transportation, given that the summons originated from the Labor Commission and not the company.
Despite his objections, he stated that the Commissioner forced Management to pay the amount, after which Jimmy was immediately ordered arrested under the accusation of incitement
He said the arrest represents a dangerous precedent of abusing legal authority to suppress lawful dissent, adding that it undermines justice, due process, and good governance
Jimmy further backed his stance with references to existing legal frameworks. Citing Section 89.16 (m) (III) of the NASSCORP Act, he argued that if Afcons indeed deducted contributions from employee wages without remitting them, the debt lies between the employer and NASSCORP—not the individual employees.
He also referenced Section 89.18 of the same act, which mandates penalties for late remittances to be treated as debts owed to the Republic, not personal liabilities
On the matter of employment documentation, Jimmy cited Sections 13.1(k) and 16.3(a) of the Decent Work Act, which require employers to maintain employment and wage records for a specified duration, underscoring the importance of procedural integrity in labor disputes
Calling for transparency and fairness, Jimmy emphasized that the issue goes beyond personal grievances and reflects a broader need for institutional accountability. He warned that using state power to intimidate professionals for expressing lawful opinions sets a troubling precedent for governance in Liberia
He expressed gratitude to His Honor Judge Joe S. Barkon of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Buchanan and County Attorney Cllr. Paul Jarpah for their leadership in securing his release. He also acknowledged the support of Grand Bassa Superintendent Hon. Karyou Johnson through his assistant Mr. Davis Dennis
Reaffirming his commitment to the truth and the rule of law, Jimmy maintained that he is not inciting anyone against the Government. Rather, he insisted that his actions are motivated by a principled stance against injustice and abuse of authority
He stated that the Management of Afcons remains in full compliance with Government of Liberia regulations concerning remittances, and that the allegations against him are politically charged and devoid of merit
Jimmy declared that he will not be silenced or intimidated and called on civil society, legal institutions, and the general public to uphold the truth and defend democratic values in the face of institutional overreach.
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