Findings From The PUL Special Investigation Committee Due Tomorrow, Friday

Photo courtesy-FronpageAfria: (L-R) Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah and Journalist Franklin Doloquee

Findings are expected to be out tomorrow, Friday by Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Specialized Committee of Enquiry to investigate the recent incident involving Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek M. Piah and Journalist Franklin Doloquee.

The PUL mandated the committee to submit its findings and recommendations to the PUL leadership by Friday, September 19, 2025.  

The Committee, chaired by veteran journalist and media development specialist Mrs. Torwon Solunteh– Brown, also includes Attorney-at-Law Bruce Boweh and Mr. Adama Kiatamba Dempster, National Secretary-General of the Civil Society Human Rights Platform of Liberia

According to reports, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, Minister Piah allegedly seized journalist Doloquee’s mobile phone during an interview, deleted photos and video recordings, and has not yet returned the device. Journalist Doloquee has formally lodged a complaint with the PUL, seeking its intervention.

Journalist Doloquee is the Nimba Correspondent for FrontpageAfrican newspaper and OK Fm radio in Monrovia, which of which condemned the action of the Minister describing it as an attack on press freedom and an abuse of power.

However, Minister Piah and his Information Ministry have insisted the Minister did nothing wrong.

In a press release, PUL President Julius Kanubah said:

“While the investigation is ongoing, the PUL urges all sides to exercise professionalism and restraint, stressing that the integrity of journalism and public information must always be respected. “