-- Rescue Brigade Dismisses Claims Linking VP Koung to Rep. George's Death
Liberia's Vice President, Jeremiah Koung, has come under intense public scrutiny following a wave of allegations linking him to the death of former Montserrado County District #7 Representative, Solomon C. George.
Representative George passed away last month at the age of 70 after what was officially reported as a heart attack, a development that sent shockwaves across the country. Since then, speculation has emerged suggesting Vice President Koung may be connected to the circumstances surrounding the lawmaker's final hours.
The two men, former colleagues in the Liberian Legislature, were reportedly together privately shortly before Representative George's sudden death. Reports of phone calls and text messages exchanged between them during that period have fueled public debate and heightened political tension.
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Capitalizing on the controversy, the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Council of Patriots (COP) described Vice President Koung as a "person of interest" and called for a full investigation. The group cited comments made by Koung during condolence activities at the Capitol Building, in which he acknowledged spending time with the late lawmaker and admitted to missing several calls allegedly placed by George in his final hours. Critics argue these admissions raise questions about the timeline of events and warrant closer examination.
In response, the Rescue Intellectual Brigade has firmly rejected the allegations, characterizing them as politically driven misinformation aimed at tarnishing the Vice President's reputation. Speaking to the New Dawn, the Brigade's Ganta Chapter Chairman, Bilton B. Leesalah, condemned the claims circulating on social media as "fake and dangerous propaganda."
Leesalah said the group was compelled to speak out because it believes there is a coordinated online disinformation campaign designed to inflame public sentiment. He described Vice President Koung as a humanitarian and entrepreneur with a long-standing public service record, insisting that attempts to associate him with Representative George's death are unsupported by evidence and rooted in political rivalry.
The Rescue Intellectual Brigade urged critics to engage in constructive political discourse rather than what it termed character assassination, warning that the spread of unverified accusations could escalate national political tensions.
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Meanwhile, Vice President Koung has publicly confirmed that he communicated with Representative George before his passing. During the condolence program, he expressed regret for missing calls and messages from the late lawmaker, explaining that he only saw them the following day and wished he had spoken with him one final time.
Subsequent reports indicated that a family member of the late Representative allegedly released text messages sent during his final hours, suggesting he had been hospitalized after leaving the Vice President's residence. While the messages do not accuse anyone of wrongdoing, they have intensified public scrutiny by establishing a timeline that remains central to ongoing political debate.
