Abraham Payne
Abraham Payne is the Chief of Operations at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), who has recently faced serious allegations of abusing his power by shielding his daughter from drug-related charges and threatening law enforcement officers. His actions have sparked public outrage as they are seen as a betrayal of the very values he is supposed to uphold in the fight against Liberia's escalating drug crisis.
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The suspension of Abraham Payne by Anthony Souh, the now-dismissed LDEA Director General, was rightly seen as a slap on the wrist.
President Boakai, Do Not Hold Back Your Hand. | Editorials
Liberia· 2025-08-29
The anger intensified after the suspension of the LDEA’s Chief of Operations, Abraham Payne.
Boakai Fires LDEA Chiefs Amid Public Anger | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-29
Abraham Payne was the suspended Chief of Operations of the LDEA involved in a scandal.
President Boakai Fires LDEA Top Brass, Names Interim Team Amid Drug Crisis | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-28
Abraham Payne is accused of ordering the release of his daughter from custody and threatening the officer who dared to do his job.
No Room for Crooked Gatekeepers in the War on Drugs | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-08-27