Monrovia, Liberia – Ms. Stephene Audrey has publicly rejected allegations made against her by Martin K. N. Kollie, challenging him to produce credible and verifiable evidence to support accusations linking her to illicit drug activities, security vehicles and an alleged US$3 million land purchase in Congo Town.
In a statement issued Tuesday, August 25, Audrey said the allegations were serious because they touched on drugs, public officials, national security and her personal integrity, insisting that claims of such magnitude must be supported by documentary evidence rather than photographs, edited videos, insinuations or social media commentary.
“I have nothing to hide,” Audrey declared, while calling on Kollie to either substantiate the allegations or publicly correct claims that cannot be proven.
Audrey’s response comes amid heightened public attention to Liberia’s ongoing investigations into alleged drug trafficking networks and the involvement of prominent individuals in cases being pursued by the government.
She said her decision to respond was not intended to give undue attention to Kollie’s accusations but rather to defend her reputation and demand accountability for claims she considers unfounded.
At the center of her response are allegations concerning vehicles that Kollie allegedly claimed Audrey purchased for members of Liberia’s security apparatus.
Audrey challenged Kollie to provide documentation demonstrating that she purchased Mitsubishi vehicles for members of the Joint Security or any senior government or security officials.
She specifically questioned whether Kollie could identify any Mitsubishi vehicle allegedly supplied by her to the Joint Security.
According to Audrey, photographs of vehicles alone cannot establish who owns a vehicle, who purchased it, how it was financed or the purpose for which it was acquired.
She therefore called for documentary evidence to substantiate the claims.
Audrey also rejected an allegation concerning a Lincoln Navigator reportedly linked to her and said the claim had already been contradicted by former Commerce Minister Amin Modad.
According to Audrey, Kollie alleged that the vehicle belonged to her and had been parked at Bella Casa, a hotel associated with Modad, after she allegedly fled Liberia.
Audrey said Modad had publicly clarified the issue and confirmed that the vehicle belonged to his wife.
“If Mr. Kollie maintains his allegation, I invite him to produce the documentary evidence supporting it now,” Audrey said.
She further argued that social media materials cannot replace verifiable evidence in allegations carrying potentially serious consequences for an individual’s reputation.
The most serious allegation addressed in the statement was the claim that Audrey made money from illicit drugs.
She categorically denied the accusation and demanded evidence in the form of financial records, transaction documents, official reports or other independently verifiable material.
Audrey said her businesses, investments, loans, partnerships and other financial transactions are documented and can be independently examined.
She maintained that her financial achievements resulted from legitimate work and opportunities and rejected any suggestion that proceeds from illegal drugs were responsible for her wealth.
The statement also addressed an allegation involving an alleged US$3 million purchase of land in Congo Town.
Audrey challenged Kollie to identify when the alleged transaction occurred and produce the documentary trail that would normally accompany such a transaction.
She specifically questioned the whereabouts of a deed, purchase agreement and proof of payment.
Her argument was that a transaction of such magnitude should leave a clear documentary record capable of being independently verified.
“If such a transaction occurred, the documentary trail should establish it. If it did not, then Martin Kollie should immediately withdraw the allegation,” she stated.
Audrey then issued a direct challenge to Kollie, giving him until Tuesday, August 25, to substantiate or correct the accusations.
She said she expected Kollie to produce evidence if he had it and publicly correct any allegations he could not substantiate.
She also called on Liberian young people to independently examine the claims rather than accepting allegations circulating through social media.
Audrey’s statement placed particular emphasis on the dangers of misinformation and political manipulation, urging young Liberians to demand facts and accountability while rejecting hatred, tribalism and politically motivated narratives.
She connected the issue to Liberia’s history of civil conflict, warning that reckless statements and misinformation could deepen divisions in a country that has already paid a heavy price for political and social instability.
The statement took an increasingly legal tone when Audrey warned that failure to substantiate the allegations could lead to legal action.
She said lawyers representing her in Liberia and the Netherlands were prepared to pursue appropriate legal proceedings under applicable laws.
Audrey also indicated that she would challenge what she described as false statements about her character and circumstances.
“I will defend my reputation through lawful means, and I will not permit reckless or malicious allegations to go unanswered,” she said.
The dispute comes at a particularly sensitive time for Liberia, where allegations of drug trafficking have become a major national security and political issue following several large cocaine seizures and an expanding government investigation.
The government has recently charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and other individuals in connection with alleged drug trafficking, money laundering and related offenses.
The Justice Ministry has maintained that criminal allegations must ultimately be tested through the judicial process and that defendants remain entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence.
Against this backdrop, Audrey’s demand for documentary evidence reflects a broader public debate over the standards that should govern allegations involving narcotics, public officials and individuals with political or business connections.
Audrey concluded her statement by questioning the motives behind allegations she says have been made against people who may have no connection to drug trafficking.
She asked whether those making such claims were genuinely acting in Liberia’s interest or whether they were being used to target individuals and undermine the country’s progress.
She said Liberia must choose truth over propaganda, evidence over accusation, peace over provocation and national unity over division.
“I am not intimidated, and I am not deterred,” Audrey declared.
She reaffirmed her stated commitment to Liberia’s progress, justice, accountability and the creation of greater opportunities for young people.
