Monrovia, Liberia — Assistant Labour Minister Emmanuel K. Barnes has strongly criticized the jury’s verdict in the high-profile economic sabotage case involving former officials of government, describing the outcome as deeply contradictory and difficult for ordinary Liberians to understand.
Reacting to the ruling, Barnes questioned how an alleged accomplice could be convicted while the person widely believed to be the principal actor walked free.
“The accomplice was found guilty, yet the alleged main doer was declared not guilty. How does that happen?” Barnes asked. “That verdict raises serious questions and leaves the public wondering whether justice was truly served.”
In a biting and controversial statement that has already sparked heated reactions online and in political circles, the Assistant Labour Minister added, “The jurors might have taken something stronger than kush before delivering that verdict.”
Barnes’ remarks reflect the growing wave of public debate and political tension surrounding the court’s decision, with many Liberians expressing mixed reactions over the acquittals and convictions handed down in the case.
The verdict, which has dominated national discussions, continues to generate controversy as critics and supporters clash over the credibility of the judicial process and the interpretation of the evidence presented during trial.
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