The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, on Thursday, 13th March met with families of the four Liberian auditors who died under suspicious circumstances in October 2020, as well as relatives of three boys who went missing that same month.
During the meeting, Speaker Koon reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to ensuring that justice is served impartially.
He emphasized that the concerns of the affected families remain a priority and assured them that efforts are being made to ensure accountability in these tragic cases.
The deaths of the four auditors—Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua, Director General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Auditors Albert Peters, Gifty Lamah and George F. Fanbutu—sparked widespread calls for independent investigation.
Similarly, the disappearance of Siafa Boimah, Robert Blamo Jr., and Bobby Gbeanquoi, who were part of a group of six whose canoe capsized in the St. Paul River on October 17, 2020, continues to raise concerns among the Liberian public.
Expressing their appreciation for Speaker Koon’s initiative, the families described the meeting as unprecedented, noting that he is the first senior government official to personally invite them for discussions since the tragic incidents occurred five years ago.
Mr. Sylvester Lamah, Husband to the late Gifty Lamah; Cassandra Peters, daughter of the late Albert Peters; and Samukai Kromah, spokesperson for the families of the three missing boys, were present at the meeting.
They conveyed their gratitude to Speaker Koon for acknowledging their plight and taking an interest in the well-being of the deceased auditors’ children.
The families reiterated their call for justice, emphasizing that they seek closure and accountability for their lost loved ones.
Speaker Koon assured them that their concerns would be communicated to the relevant authorities and pledged to remain engaged in their pursuit of justice.