I remembered reading here on allAfrica last year about a clergyman's home that was set on blaze by group of individuals because of a sermon or comments the pastor made on the radio that this group felt offended their religiosity . It seems nothing was done then . Did Dr. Bropleh in recent time put out any press release or made comments that certain group may interpret as offensive to the beliefs or values ? There may be a connection or logical link of this fire and the that which burned the pastor's home last year. The Justice ministry must use all best available resources to investigate this matter. This is a very serious matter.

My people this is beyond my comprehension, would someone please explain this to me. Why would the government use tax payer dollars to probe the circumstances that led to the burning of Mr. Bropleh’s house. Was he residing in a government house? If the answer is yes than it’s the government responsibility to investigate the circumstances that led to how her property was destroyed. For example, the Executive Mansion when portion of it was gutted by fire. We don’t have fire investigators in Liberia to determine the cause of the fire; will the government bring in experts from South Africa as in the case of the Executive Mansion? On the contrary, if Mr. Bropleh’s house was private property shouldn’t it be probe by an insurance company.

The populist are already suffering, and if the government can allocate resources to investigate a private residence that was gutted by fire, than it is equally important that the government to do the same for houses or makeshift dwellings in West Point, Newkru Town, Looking Town, Bussy Quarters and else where.

The Struggle Continues!

How is it that a Minsiter in a Government which just emerged out of civil war be able to build a home valued at over $500,000? and what business is it of Government to probe the circumstances or give special treatment other than that which is afforded ALL Liberians who's house burned down. In my opinion; the Governemnt should be probing where Dr. Laurence Bropleh got the $500,000?

Hi Zota, It is the banding responsiblity of a government in any giving civilized society to protect, defend and find and prosecute criminals who commit crimes against anyone in society. In this case, the government of Liberia has everyright to use the tax payers' money to investigate the burning down of Minister Bropleh's house. Except in a case(s) wherein the government has failed to perform similar task when it happens to the poor person in the society. If so, then, I would surely concord with your doubt.

Is there any report from the fire Department regarding the fire?