Monrovia-Prince Anything Wreh, the pinnacle of Liberia’s Special Economic Zone Authority, is presently going through important authorized challenged, after being accused by his spouse, Representative Ellen Attoh Wreh of Margibi County District Number Three, of committing the crime of bigamy.
By Willie N. Tokpah/0777039231
In a courtroom doc obtained by FrontPageAfrica, Representative Wreh has dragged her husband to courtroom, claiming that he entered into a wedding with one other lady whereas nonetheless legally married to her.
Under Liberian legislation, “bigamy,” the act of marrying somebody whereas already married to a different, with out the consent of the one nonetheless married to, is prohibited and regarded a felony offence.
An individual can solely have one partner at a time except legally divorced or widowed, with violators going through potential imprisonment or fines.
The courtroom doc, issued by the Clerk’s Office of the Monrovia City Court, confirms that Prince Anything Wreh has been re-cited to look for a convention with Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco on the Temple of Justice on Thursday, February 20.
The listening to will concentrate on resolving the allegations in an effort to come back to an amicable settlement.
The communication from the courtroom reads:
“Dear Mr. Wreh:
By directive of His Honor L. Ben Barco, Stipendiary Magistrate of the Monrovia City Court, Monrovia, you might be hereby re-cited to look for a convention with the Magistrate to be held in his Temple of Justice chambers on Thursday the twentieth day of February 2025 on the exact hour of 11:30 PM based mostly on the grievance filed by Mrs. Ellen Amarkai Attoh Wreh towards you for the alleged crime of Bigamy.”
This convention is geared in direction of amicably resolving this situation; we anticipate your presence and fullest cooperation within the premises.”
The case has already caught the eye of many because it brings to mild a private and authorized dispute between two high-profile authorities figures.
As the pinnacle of the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority, a key authorities entity that oversee the event and regulation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) throughout the nation, aiming to draw home and international funding by offering favorable enterprise situations inside designated areas with particular tax incentives and streamlined processes for enterprise registration and operations; basically performing as a one-stop store for SEZ associated actions, Wreh holds a big place within the nation’s growth agenda.
His spouse, Ellen Attoh Wreh, serves as a distinguished member of the nationwide legislature.
The case highlights potential tensions inside the public sector, notably when it includes high authorities officers entangled in personal issues that will have broader authorized and social implications.
Legal specialists have weighed in on the potential outcomes, with many emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and the gravity of the crime of bigamy underneath Liberian legislation.
Should the case proceed to trial and lead to a conviction, Wreh might face substantial authorized penalties, together with imprisonment and fines.
While each events haven’t publicly commented on the continuing authorized proceedings, the case will little doubt proceed to draw consideration, notably because it includes two people with important affect in Liberia’s political and financial spheres.
The authorized battle between the Wrehs raises vital questions in regards to the intersection of personal issues and public accountability.
As the scenario unfolds, it stays to be seen how the courts will deal with the case and whether or not an amicable decision shall be reached.
The final result might set a precedent for a way comparable authorized disputes involving public figures are dealt with in Liberia.