MONROVIA, Nov. 12 -- Newly appointed Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Director General Daniel Dee Ziankahn, Jr. and his two deputies have tested negative for drugs as they prepare to appear before the Liberian Senate for confirmation.

By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr.

Ziankahn and his deputies, Precious Rue, Deputy Director General for Operations, and Prince Mulbah, Deputy Director General for Administration, underwent drug testing on Wednesday at the Wellness Health Center in Congo Town, outside Monrovia.

A team of journalists witnessed the testing process, and all three officials received negative results. Speaking after the test, Ziankahn said officers responsible for fighting illegal drugs must first demonstrate good character and dis...