Incarcerated On Allegation of Falsification; Prophet Key Spends First Night in Police Detention

Monrovia, Liberia:  Controversial political commentator and Facebook talk show host Justine Oldpa Yeahzeahn, commonly referred to as “Prophet Key,” has spent his first night in detention at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) for allegedly falsifying documents submitted to the National Elections Commission.

K NEWS has been reliably informed that the controversial social media influencer (Prophet Key) is being held in police custody under the constitutional timeframe of 48 hours and might be forwarded to court for prosecution pending the outcome of the police investigation.

Prophet Key's ordeal started when he allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to the NEC for his participation in the upcoming April 22, 2025, senatorial by-election in Nimba County.

Although NEC has not officially provided details of its falsification claim against Prophet Key, the Liberia National Police is handling the matter as a felony against the election laws of Liberia.

This latest situation comes on the heels of mounting skepticism of the NEC’s screening of aspirants.

Previously, media accounts had raised alarms about Prophet Key’s eligibility and the authenticity of the documents he submitted during the registration process for the upcoming senatorial by-election.

This development comes amid growing scrutiny of the NEC’s vetting process for electoral aspirants, particularly in light of increasing allegations of irregularities surrounding candidate documentation.

Earlier media reports had raised concerns about Prophet Key’s eligibility and the authenticity of the documents he submitted during the registration process for the upcoming senatorial by-election. Those concerns have now escalated into formal charges, resulting in his detention.

This development comes amid growing scrutiny of the NEC’s vetting process for electoral aspirants, particularly in light of increasing allegations of irregularities surrounding candidate documentation.

Earlier media reports had raised concerns about Prophet Key’s eligibility and the authenticity of the documents he submitted during the registration process for the upcoming senatorial by-election. Those concerns have now escalated into formal charges, resulting in his detention.

“Prophet Key,” a controversial figure known for his provocative social media presence and invective-laced commentary, recently returned to Liberia from abroad to contest the senatorial race in his native Nimba County. The election is being held to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson.

In March, the NEC included Prophet Key among a provisional list of eight candidates, which also featured Rep. Samuel Kogar (District #5, Nimba County) and former Nimba Superintendent Edith Gongloe Weh. The by-election is scheduled for April 22.

However, later that month, the NEC disqualified “Prophet Key,” citing the submission of a fraudulent voter registration card during the nomination process—an electoral violation that rendered him ineligible to contest.

In a statement, the NEC reaffirmed its commitment to upholding Liberia’s election laws and maintaining a credible and transparent electoral process. The commission emphasized that all candidates must meet legal requirements and that any violations would be dealt with accordingly.

Following his disqualification, “Prophet Key” took to Facebook to express frustration with the NEC’s decision. He accused the commission of intentionally delaying the delivery of his rejection notice, thereby preventing him from appealing within the 48-hour window required by law.

“NEC sent me a rejection letter but failed to send it to my email, knowing full well I had 48 hours to respond,” he wrote. “My lawyer said I had a good case, but NEC played on me by not giving me the letter on time so I could appeal within 48 hours.”