Monrovia, Liberia – April 27, 2026 – Liberian humanitarian and development professional Josephine H. Greaves has issued a detailed press statement firmly rejecting recent corruption allegations leveled against her, calling instead for due process, access to evidence, and a transparent investigation conducted under the rule of law.
With more than two decades of experience working with women and children across Liberia, Ms. Greaves described the allegations as unfounded and urged authorities, including the Assets Recovery Team and the Ministry of Justice, to ensure that any proceedings against her meet basic legal standards, including access to counsel and full disclosure of evidence.
A Career Rooted in Development Work
In her statement, Ms. Greaves outlined her professional background, describing a long-standing career dedicated to women’s empowerment and rural development initiatives across Liberia’s fifteen counties.
She noted her collaborations with international development partners such as USAID, Pact, Women’s Campaign International, Creative Associates, and the Education Development Center, where she contributed to program design, resource mobilization, and implementation of initiatives targeting women and girls.
According to her, her transition into public service under the current administration was a continuation of her long-standing commitment to national development rather than a shift in professional direction.
2023 Rural Women Grant Program Explained
Addressing the core of the allegations, Ms. Greaves referenced the 2023 government grant initiative for rural women, implemented through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The program was designed to support agricultural development among women’s groups nationwide, with proposal writing listed as a mandatory requirement for eligibility.
She explained that many rural women’s groups, due to limited formal training in technical writing, often seek assistance from development professionals to prepare grant proposals.
Ms. Greaves stated that at the time she was a private consultant and not a government official, and that she assisted several women’s groups in preparing and submitting proposals. She emphasized that these groups later received partial government funding, which she said is supported by official records.
She further stressed that there is no evidence she personally benefited from or received any portion of the funds in question.
Concerns Over Investigation Process
Ms. Greaves also raised concerns about the procedures followed by the Assets Recovery Team during its inquiry. She described being invited to a single meeting where she was not allowed legal representation.
According to her account, investigators questioned her about her involvement in preparing proposals for women’s groups, which she confirmed. She also requested access to the specific document being referenced, but said it was not provided at the time, with officials indicating it was not immediately available.
She stated that no further meeting was conducted, yet an indictment was later issued without additional engagement or presentation of the referenced evidence.
Key Questions Raised
Ms. Greaves used her statement to raise several questions regarding the fairness and legality of the process, including:
- Whether individuals under investigation are entitled to legal representation during questioning
- Whether indictments can be issued without providing access to the evidence being used
- Why the referenced document was not produced during the initial inquiry
- Whether assisting rural women in preparing grant proposals can now be interpreted as a criminal act under existing law
She emphasized that she is not opposing any lawful investigation but insists that due process must be strictly followed.
Warning on Broader Implications
The development professional warned that the handling of her case could have wider consequences for consultants, civil society actors, and humanitarian workers in Liberia.
She argued that criminalizing professional assistance provided to vulnerable communities could discourage long-standing development practices that help marginalized groups access government programs.
“Before I ever worked in government, I supported women in writing proposals. That was part of development work. If that is now being treated as a crime, then the entire sector is at risk,” she stated.
Call for Transparency and Fair Hearing
Ms. Greaves called on the Assets Recovery Team to provide her legal team with all documents related to the case and to arrange a formal hearing where she can be represented by counsel.
She also urged the Ministry of Justice to ensure that constitutional protections, including presumption of innocence and access to evidence, are upheld throughout the process.
To the public and media, she appealed for restraint in judgment, stressing that allegations should not be treated as convictions.
Conclusion
Reaffirming her commitment to rural women and community development, Ms. Greaves maintained her innocence and expressed confidence that a fair and transparent process would ultimately clarify the matter.
“The truth is in the records,” she said. “And justice, if allowed to work properly, will speak for itself.”
