Former Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Captain Jerry Kerkulah Kollie, has called on members of the National Bureau of Veterans Affairs (old soldiers) to remain united.
Kollie adds: “Solidarity is essential to protect the interests of former service personnel and preserve peace and democratic progress.
His appeal comes as the Ministry of Justice has summoned the chairman of the Veterans Union, retired Captain William Philip Anderson, to appear before the Montserrado County Attorney’s Office over a complaint filed against him.
While addressing the growing concerns within the veterans’ community, Kollie said, internal disputes should never overshadow the broader mission of improving the welfare of veterans and strengthening the organizations established to represent them.
Kollie warned that prolonged divisions could weaken the collective voice of veterans and make it more difficult to advocate for improved benefits, recognition and institutional support.
“The veterans must work together in the interest of peace and the advancement of their organizations. Disunity only weakens our ability to address the concerns of former servicemen and women and to contribute to stability.”
Kollie emphasized the need for the veterans, who have played an important role in the history to serve as ambassadors of peace and national reconciliation.
Unity among former soldiers, he said, is critical to maintain the credibility of veterans’ organizations, and ensure that their concerns receive the attention they deserve from the government and development partners.
Kollie’s statement comes against the backdrop of legal proceedings involving the leadership of the Veterans Union.
According to an official letter dated July 13, 2026, and signed by Montserrado County Attorney, Richard J. Scott, Jr., Capt. Anderson (rtd), was instructed to appear before the County Attorney’s Office on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. for a conference regarding a complaint lodged against him.
Counselor J. Quiwonk Dennis of Monrovia file the filed the complaint. However, the Ministry of Justice did not disclose the nature of the allegations contained in the complaint.
The letter informed Anderson that he would be provided with a copy as part of the legal process.
Although the matter is now before the Ministry of Justice, Kollie urged members of the two veterans’ organizations to remain calm and avoid actions that could deepen divisions within the veterans’ community.
He encouraged all parties to respect the rule of law and allow the legal process to proceed without interference or unnecessary confrontation.
He further called on veterans to resolve disagreements through dialogue, mutual respect, and lawful means.
Kollie said, unity remains the strongest foundation for protecting the interests of former members of the AFL.
He also renewed his call for veterans to focus on their shared mission of promoting peace, supporting national development, and advocating for improved welfare for all former service personnel.
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