Kuoh Issues Public Disclaimer Over Alleged Audio Linking Judge, VP Koung - FrontPageAfrica

Monrovia-Football stakeholder Cassell Anthony Kouh has issued a strong public disclaimer distancing himself from a controversial audio recording circulating on social media, which allegedly links Civil Law Court Judge Peter Gbenewalay to Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung in an attempt to influence an ongoing case involving the Liberia Football Association.

In his disclaimer, Mr. Kouh denied making any such statement, describing the recording as “false, misleading, and a complete fabrication.”

He asserted that the voice in the audio is not his, alleging that it was digitally manipulated and maliciously circulated to damage his reputation and undermine the integrity of the judicial process.

“I wish to make it unequivocally clear that I have never held any conversation or made any claim suggesting that the Vice President contacted the presiding judge in this matter,” Mr. Kouh stated.

“This recording is entirely purported and should be treated as propaganda intended to misinform the public and create unnecessary tension around the ongoing legal proceedings.”

He further called on the public and stakeholders within Liberian football to disregard the audio and rely on verified and credible sources of information, emphasizing his respect for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.

The disclaimer comes in the wake of mounting public concern over the viral audio, which alleged that Judge Gbenewalay had received instructions from Vice President Koung to rule in favor of a particular party in the case currently before the Civil Law Court.

The situation prompted judicial scrutiny, leading to Mr. Kouh’s appearance before the court on Monday, April 6,, to respond to allegations of contempt.

During the proceedings, he maintained that the recording was not authentic and suggested that it may have originated from individuals within the current leadership of the LFA seeking to discredit him.

For his part, Judge Gbenewalay firmly rejected the claims contained in the audio, stressing that at no time has he engaged in any discussion with Vice President Koung regarding the case.

He reaffirmed that the court remains committed to dispensing justice based solely on facts and evidence, without fear or favor.

Subsequently, the court ordered Mr. Kouh to publish the disclaimer across major media institutions, including the Inquirer, Daily Observer, and FrontPage Africa, as well as on radio platforms, on or before Wednesday, April 9.

The court noted that the directive is intended to safeguard the dignity and credibility of the judiciary amid the spread of unverified information.

The matter continues to attract national attention as legal proceedings surrounding the LFA dispute unfold.