Monrovia, Liberia – April 3, 2025 – The National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) has joined a coalition of civil society organizations in demanding a swift and impartial trial for Liberian businesswoman Marie Nellon. The case, involving allegations of assault and theft against renowned lawyer Cllr. Johnny Momoh, is set to resume on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Criminal Court ‘C’ at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia.
Nellon, who was formerly engaged to Cllr. Momoh, reportedly suffered physical assault in 2023 when her belongings, including a significant amount of cash and valuable jewelry, were forcibly removed from their Brewerville residence. The incident, allegedly orchestrated by Cllr. Momoh and his accomplices, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights and women’s advocacy groups.
In December 2024, a grand jury in Montserrado indicted Cllr. Johnny Momoh, along with Madam Patricia Miatta Kamara, Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Liberia (CHAL), and others, on charges of burglary and theft of property. Under Liberian law, these offenses constitute a second-degree felony.
NACSUL has further demanded that Judge Blamo Dixon recuse himself from the case, citing allegations that his daughter is in an intimate relationship with Cllr. Momoh. The organization argues that such a connection could undermine the fairness of the trial and erode public confidence in the judiciary.
The civil society group also condemned the alleged act of gender-based violence, calling it disgraceful for a legal professional of Cllr. Momoh’s standing to engage in such behavior. NACSUL urged the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia and other women’s rights advocates to rally behind Marie Nellon in her pursuit of justice.
Additionally, NACSUL has called for the immediate dismissal of Madam Patricia Miatta Kamara from her position at CHAL, accusing her of conspiring with Cllr. Momoh in acts of criminality that violated Nellon’s rights. The group has given CHAL authorities a 72-hour ultimatum to remove Kamara from her post and hand her over to the court for prosecution, warning of unspecified consequences should they fail to comply.
As the case moves forward, public attention remains focused on the judicial system’s ability to deliver justice impartially and without undue influence.
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