Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, has issued a strong warning against any attempt to destabilize the country’s hard-earned peace, declaring that former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor and other political actors will bear responsibility if chaos erupts in the nation.
Piah’s warning was contained in a statement he delivered on Tuesday, April, 29, 2025, at the ministry’s regular press briefing.
He outrightly condemned “inflammatory and unpatriotic rhetoric” from some former senior officials (not named).
However, Mr. Piah singled out the conduct of a former First Lady and Vice President, widely understood to be Mrs. Jowel Howard Taylor, as deeply troubling and dangerous.
“It is shameful for a former First Lady to threaten the peace of Liberia,” Piah stated. “You served nine years as a senator, six years as Vice President and spent a lifetime in public service without any tangible, but to shamelessly threatens the country’s hard-earned peace. Liberia deserves better; please give peace a chance.”
He added that any attempt to incite unrest for political gain would be met with the full force of the law.
“This country will not be held hostage by anyone’s political interest,” he said.
“Those who believe they can gain political mileage by disturbing the peace are making a grave mistake.
You will not succeed in your political journey by inciting instability.”
Mr. Piah stressed that the Weah administration remains committed to preserving peace and protecting the lives and property of all Liberians.
“We will not do anything to undermine the peace and stability of this nation,” he reaffirmed.
“This is a government that will protect lives and properties at all levels.”
Reflecting on Liberia’s bloody 14-year civil conflict, Piah reminded the public that many of those pushing for unrest today were key figures during some of the darkest chapters in the country’s history.
He accused certain opposition leaders and ex-political party figures (not named) of manipulating civil society organizations to create chaos and division.
“That political party failed the Liberian people,” he said, “those now hiding behind civil society masks must be held accountable for the chaos they are attempting to create.”
Piah then expressed concern over the unresolved leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, which has dragged on for more than six months, calling it a serious setback to national governance.
He urged lawmakers to resolve the impasse in the interest of the Liberian people.
As Liberia navigates a delicate post-war peace, Piah’s comments serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of national unity and a signal that the government is prepared to act decisively to defend it.