Former warlord, Supports Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – Joshua Milton Blahyi, popularly known as General Butt Naked, is a former warlord who is now an evangelist. He has expressed support for the creation of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia.

A resolution advocating for the creation of the WECC was unanimously signed by more than forty members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and forwarded to the Liberian Senate for approval in order to provide justice to the victims of the country’s civil wars.

Representative Sumo Mulbah of Montserrado County Electoral District #3 is the primary sponsor of the resolution, which was signed on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Representative Yekeh Kolubah and three other representatives are co-sponsors.

During a press conference held at his Monrovia home on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Blahyi stressed the need to confront historical injustices in order to promote the advancement of the country.

A key figure in Liberia’s civil war, General Butt Naked saw the moral and spiritual necessity of setting up a court to make those responsible for wrongdoing accountable.

He emphasized that unresolved grievances impede economic growth and stability and that impunity has a negative impact on Liberia’s prosperity.