MONROVIA, LIBERIA– The Feminist Coalition of Liberia, including the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), has concluded an intensive meeting with the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Gregory Coleman, over the ongoing rape allegation involving suspended Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Bryant McGill.
The weekend meeting, held at the LNP Headquarters in Monrovia, brought together leading women’s rights advocates, members of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia, and other network organizations.
The discussion centered on clarifying key concerns regarding the progress of the investigation and the whereabouts of the accused official.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Executive Director of WONGOSOL, Madam Esther Yango, said,” The coalition sought accountability and transparency in handling the matter, given the gravity of the allegation and its national implications”.
She disclosed that the police leadership assured them that McGill remains in the country and is under police watch.
According to Madam Yango, the Inspector General also promised to keep the coalition and the public informed once the DNA test results are concluded, noting that the police are committed to upholding due process and the rule of law.
“We were assured that the investigation is being conducted with full professionalism and impartiality,” Madam Yango emphasized.
The Feminist Coalition of Liberia was founded to advocate for gender justice and human rights, aiming to build a strong, unified national women’s movement to challenge systemic barriers and influence key decision-making processes in Liberia.
As a member of the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), the Coalition works to advance feminist values, promote women’s leadership and empowerment, and address critical issues like sexual violence and gender-based discrimination.
For his part, Inspector General Coleman reaffirmed the LNP’s dedication to a fair and transparent process, stressing that “justice will be served, regardless of status or position.”
He further noted that the police would continue engaging civil society stakeholders to ensure public confidence and to curb misinformation surrounding the case.
Meanwhile, the Feminist Coalition of Liberia has called on the police to maintain open communication channels with civil society organizations throughout the investigative process.
The group also reiterated its commitment to promoting accountability, protecting survivors’ rights, and ensuring that justice prevails in all gender-based violence cases.