Monrovia, May 15 -- Former Liberian Solicitor General Tiawan Saye Gongloe has issued a sweeping legal opinion cautioning prosecutors against weak and politically motivated indictments, arguing that the success or failure of anti-corruption prosecutions in Liberia begins with the quality of the indictment itself.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com

In a detailed presentation titled "What Constitutes a Good Indictment Under Liberian Law? With Special Reference to Anti-Corruption Prosecutions," Gongloe stressed that corruption cases can only succeed when prosecutors rely on clear legal drafting, strong documentary evidence, and professional investigative coordination.

Gongloe, who served nearly four years as...