By Jamesetta D Williams
Nigerian Cleric at the center of the ‘provocative prophecy’ about the health of the Boakai administration has taken on Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah in a manner that beams on the opaqueness of how and when the row between him and the Liberian government will end remains a matter of conjecture.
It is now becoming clear that the matter continues to take different shades and evokes more claims and counter-claims after Piah’s diatribe and the cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele’s rebuff and rebuke .
The latest is the sharp reproof of Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah by the prelate for linking him to drug trafficking activities during the administration of former President George Weah.
Demanding Minister Piah to provide evidence supporting allegations, the outspoken Nigerian prophet dismissed the allegations as false and defamatory, warning that he could pursue a US$2 billion lawsuit if evidence is not presented to substantiate the claims.
In a strongly worded response, Ayodele accused the Information Minister of spreading misinformation and demanded that the allegations be backed by credible proof.
He maintained that the accusations have damaged his reputation and called for a public platform where the matter can be openly discussed.
According to Ayodele, public officials must be prepared to support serious allegations with facts, particularly when such claims involve criminal activities.
He argued that failure to provide evidence would amount to defamation and could result in legal consequences.
The controversy intensified after the Nigerian cleric reportedly made additional remarks concerning Liberia’s fight against narcotics, alleging that some members of the country’s religious community are involved in the cocaine trade.
Those allegations have not been independently verified.
Ayodele also reportedly challenged Liberian authorities to confront him directly on the matter, insisting that he is prepared to defend his name and reputation against what he describes as baseless accusations.
The dispute has attracted significant public attention in both Liberia and Nigeria, generating debate on social media and among political observers.
Many have called for transparency and evidence from all parties involved as the controversy continues to unfold.
As of press time, there had been no official announcement of legal action, and Liberian authorities had yet to issue a detailed response to Ayodele’s latest remarks.
The matter remains a developing story, with observers closely watching whether further evidence, official statements, or legal proceedings will emerge in the coming days.
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