By Stephen G. FellajuahMONROVIA, Liberia, August 6, 2026 – Unity Party National Advisory Council Chairman Amin Modad has defended the Boakai administration’s intensified crackdown on illicit drugs, describing recent arrests, investigations, dismissals, suspensions and major drug seizures as evidence of the Government’s commitment to tackling narcotics trafficking. Modad, a former Unity Party chairman, recalled that during the 2023 presidential campaign, the party pledged to confront the country’s drug epidemic through impartial law enforcement and stronger accountability measures. According to Modad, the frequency and scale of recent drug seizures underscore the depth of Liberia’s illicit drug trade. Modad emphasized that public participation remains essential to sustaining the fight against narcotics. While backing the Government’s anti-drug campaign, Modad called for fairness and due process in the ongoing investigations.