MONROVIA – Former ruling Unity Party Secretary-General Mo Ali has alleged that the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Ministry of Justice(MOJ) have reached a decision to incarcerate him on Thursday, March 25, 2021, should he appear at the police headquarters for further questioning as agreed.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Ali alleged that the decision to arbitrarily incarcerate him was reached between the Ministry of Justice and the police on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Ministry of Justice.
Ali wrote posted to Facebook, “Plans Uncovered!! The police met today along with some justice ministry officials. They have agreed that once we get to the station (Police Station) on Thursday, they will slam me with some trumped-up charges and send me to court.”
Ali continues: “At the court, Judge Jonah Jallah will reject whatever bond that my lawyers will submit on instruction. The simple reason is to ensure that I am jailed for the weekend. That is part of the intimidation strategy.”
However, Mr. Ali said he is prepared to go to prison.
“Now let me be very clear, I am not afraid of going to prison. I have committed no crime. Let the police and Sayma Syrenius Cephas bring it on. I am ready for the jail house. I will come prepare to spend weekend in jail and even beyond.”
It be recalled Ali was invited by the LNP for questioning over a recent Facebook post.
He has been undergoing investigation with the police over the recent social media post he made on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Mr. Ali posted: “Dear National Elections Commission (NEC), we understand the ploy. But try it and you will see what is gonna to be the end result.”
Ali’s post was coincidentally preceded by an arson attack on the headquarters of the National Elections Commission.
Meanwhile, Police Spokesman Moses Carter has denied the recent allegation by Ali.
He said, “There was no meeting whatsoever. What Mo Ali is saying is far beyond the truth. He should be focused on coming to answer to some questions.”
Also, when contacted, the Solicitor General, Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephas, said he had no knowledge on Ali’s allegation.
“I am not aware of any meeting with the police. I am currently with the President on his county tour. But my work is to prosecute anyone who comes in conflict with the law,” Cllr. Cephas said.
