In his viral post, Wantoe alleged that the Boakai administration recorded 2,759 rape cases in 2024 and an additional 1,735 cases within the first three quarters of 2025. During the tenure of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, records between 2009 and 2017 show more than 7,385 recorded rape cases. Between 2018 and 2023, cumulative reports indicate that more than 10,200 rape cases were documented nationwide. The debate has sparked a wider conversation about responsible communication from political figures who position themselves as intellectual authorities. Beyond the political crossfire, the urgent reality remains that thousands of Liberian families continue to be affected by sexual violence.

Source: GNN Liberia March 04, 2026 13:58 UTC