Liberia, July 7 -- As public debate surrounding Liberia's reported US$19 million drug seizure continues to intensify, a new controversy has emerged over photographs circulating on social media that allegedly connect Vice President Jeremiah Koung to Anthony "Tony" Denuka, a former employee of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) who has also come under public scrutiny because of his past acquaintance with former RIA employee Oscar Brown.

The controversy gained momentum after images showing Denuka and Vice President Koung at different public and private engagements resurfaced online. Critics argued that the photographs suggested a close relationship between the two, particularly after another image showing Denuka with Brown, who report...