Nimba District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility is speaking out after his son, Peach Bility, was re-arrested despite meeting all his bail conditions. In a strongly worded statement, Bility questioned whether the move was about justice, or something more political.
Peach Bility had already spent seven months behind bars before being granted bail, under the condition that he report weekly to authorities. According to his father, he followed those rules to the letter. Yet, without any clear legal reason, he was taken back into custody by order of the presiding judge.
While Bility insists he will not interfere with the legal process, he’s raising serious concerns about whether his son is being used as a scapegoat. He pointed out that while young people like Peach are arrested for drug-related offenses, the real kingpins, the powerful individuals and networks controlling the drug trade, remain untouched.
He didn’t mince words when addressing the broader issue, saying that some government officials responsible for enforcing drug laws are, in fact, the very ones enabling the trade. According to Bility, Liberia’s justice system is failing because those truly responsible for the drug crisis walk free while the most vulnerable, young people caught in the cycle, bear the brunt of harsh punishments.
Despite the pain of seeing his son behind bars again, Bility remains firm in his belief that justice should be fair and free from political influence. He’s calling on the Ministry of Justice and all relevant authorities to uphold the law based on evidence, not external pressures.
To his son, he sent a message of strength, encouraging him to stand tall during this difficult time. And to the Liberian people, he issued a challenge: demand accountability, not just for those accused of drug crimes, but for the powerful figures behind the scenes.
Bility made it clear, his family will not be discouraged. Instead, this ordeal has only strengthened his resolve to fight for a Liberia where justice is truly blind, and where the real perpetrators of drug trafficking are finally brought to book.
