By Amos Harris
Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has publicly rejected allegations circulating on social media and other platforms linking her to Liberia’s ongoing drug trafficking investigations, insisting that her involvement has been strictly diplomatic and aimed at securing international support for the country’s anti-drug campaign.
Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Minister Nyanti disclosed that she was contacted by the White House Situation Room shortly after authorities announced the seizure of cocaine valued at approximately US$317 million. According to her, the discussion centered on Liberia’s investigation and ways the United States could strengthen its support for the probe.
The Foreign Minister described allegations connecting her to the drug trafficking scandal as “unprofessional, unpatriotic, unethical, unacceptable, misleading and entirely false.” She argued that the accusations are intended to undermine the credibility of the ongoing investigation and damage Liberia’s renewed standing with its international partners.
Nyanti further maintained that the claims are part of a broader campaign to distract from Liberia’s recent diplomatic gains and efforts to strengthen international cooperation against transnational organized crime. She stressed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ role has been to coordinate diplomatic engagement with foreign governments and international institutions rather than participate in criminal investigations.
Her comments come amid growing public debate over the Foreign Ministry’s involvement in efforts to secure international assistance following Liberia’s major cocaine seizures. Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman recently confirmed that the United States is providing technical support to Liberian investigators, a development reportedly made possible through diplomatic efforts led by the Foreign Ministry with the backing of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
According to sources familiar with the process, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated outreach to several international partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Serbia, Morocco, and the Netherlands, seeking intelligence sharing, technical expertise, and investigative assistance to combat transnational drug trafficking.
Sources also indicate that, following requests from Liberian security authorities for greater international cooperation, Minister Nyanti held discussions with senior U.S. officials, including Stephen Miller, and participated in a call with the White House Situation Room where Liberia’s investigative challenges were outlined and additional assistance requested.
Those diplomatic engagements reportedly contributed to increased support from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other American agencies assisting Liberian authorities. However, officials have emphasized that the Foreign Ministry’s role was limited to diplomatic coordination and did not extend to directing the criminal investigation.
Despite those explanations, public skepticism continues to grow, with some Liberians questioning whether the Minister’s close involvement in seeking international assistance should be subjected to greater public scrutiny. To date, however, no evidence has been presented by law enforcement authorities linking Minister Nyanti to the alleged drug trafficking network, and no agency has announced that she is under criminal investigation.
Political observers have urged the public to distinguish between diplomatic responsibilities and criminal liability while insisting that transparency remains essential. They argue that the government’s credibility will ultimately depend on conducting an independent investigation that follows the evidence wherever it leads, regardless of the status or position of those involved.
As Liberia awaits the outcome of the ongoing investigations into the country’s record-breaking drug seizures, calls continue to grow for accountability and openness. Citizens have urged authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable, regardless of political office or influence, is prosecuted in accordance with the law. Liberian citizen Alice Brown noted that any proven involvement of senior government officials would severely damage public confidence in President Boakai’s administration, but emphasized that investigators must be allowed to establish the facts before conclusions are reached.
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