MONROVIA, Liberia – August 8, 2026 – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has come to the defense of Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, calling for fairness, due process, and the public disclosure of any credible evidence linking her to Liberia’s ongoing narcotics investigations.
In a strongly worded social media statement titled “Sara Beysolow Nyanti Deserves Fairness — Let the Evidence Speak!”, Senator Snowe warned that Liberia’s fight against illicit drugs must not be used to settle political scores or damage the reputations of individuals without proof.
Snowe, who serves as a ranking member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Chair of the ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and the African Peer Review Mechanism, described Liberia’s drug crisis as a national emergency with wider implications for West Africa.
“Liberia’s drug crisis is a national emergency, not a political opportunity,” Snowe said.
He stressed that anyone involved in importing, financing, facilitating, protecting, or trafficking narcotics should face the full weight of the law, regardless of political affiliation, social standing, public office, or personal connections.
“Produce the Evidence”
At the center of Snowe’s statement was a direct challenge to those attempting to associate Foreign Minister Nyanti with the drug controversy.
“If you have evidence against Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, produce it,” he said. “Do not whisper it. Do not selectively leak it. Do not plant insinuations in the public space and then expect the Liberian people to mistake political propaganda for a criminal investigation.”
Snowe argued that allegations and insinuations should not be treated as evidence and insisted that only an independent and transparent investigation should determine whether anyone has committed wrongdoing.
He said Nyanti’s professional standing does not place her above investigation, but neither should it make her an easy target.
Praises Nyanti’s Diplomatic Record
Senator Snowe said his interactions with Minister Nyanti through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and regional engagements have allowed him to observe her work firsthand.
He praised her professionalism and said she commands respect among regional and international counterparts, particularly within ECOWAS.
“That record does not place her above investigation. Neither should it make her an easy target for political convenience,” Snowe stated.
He added that if credible evidence exists, the proper institutions should investigate it. But if there is no evidence, he said, those spreading allegations should stop damaging her reputation.
Calls for Independent Investigation
Snowe joined growing calls for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the drug trafficking crisis, urging authorities to focus on identifying the actual networks and individuals behind the trade.
He listed several questions he believes investigators should answer, including who finances drug networks, who facilitates their operations, whether elements of the security apparatus have been compromised, and who benefits from the criminal enterprises.
“Follow the drugs. Follow the money. Follow the evidence,” he said.
Snowe emphasized that his defense of Nyanti should not be interpreted as an attempt to shield her or anyone else from investigation.
He said authorities should investigate government officials, opposition figures, business interests, security personnel, and politically connected individuals wherever credible evidence leads.
Warns Against Political Persecution
The Bomi County Senator warned that Liberia risks creating a dangerous political culture if reputations can be destroyed simply through repeated allegations without supporting evidence.
“Today it is Sara Beysolow Nyanti. Tomorrow it could be me,” Snowe said, adding that any senator, representative, government official, opposition politician, journalist, businessperson, civil society activist, or ordinary citizen could face similar treatment.
He argued that Liberia cannot successfully confront the drug epidemic through political propaganda, selective leaks, press conferences, or character assassination.
“No sacred cows. No political protection. No selective justice. No scapegoats,” he declared.
Snowe concluded by reaffirming his support for Nyanti’s right to the presumption of innocence and due process.
“Fight the drug dealers. Expose their networks. Follow the money. Follow the evidence. Protect our young people. Protect Liberia. But do not destroy innocent people for political convenience,” he said.
“Until you produce the evidence against Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, I stand with her.”
Snowe’s statement adds to growing political debate over the handling of Liberia’s narcotics investigations and the public naming of individuals in connection with the country’s expanding drug crisis.
