Stephenie Audrey Kpoto Threatens Legal Action Against Martin Kollie Over Drug Allegations
Winifred H. Sackor 
MONROVIA, Liberia: A Liberian businesswoman Stephenie Audrey Kpoto has threatened legal action against activist Martin K. N. Kollie, challenging him to produce evidence supporting allegations linking him to illicit drugs and other questionable financial dealings.
In a statement issued Wednesday, August 26, Stephenie categorically rejected claims that he made money from illicit drugs and demanded that Kollie provide credible evidence, including financial records, transactions or official reports, to substantiate the allegation.
“I have nothing to hide,” he said, adding that his businesses, investments, loans, partnerships and financial transactions are documented and can be independently verified.
She also rejected allegations that he purchased Mitsubishi vehicles for members of Liberia’s security apparatus and recently acquired land in Congo Town for US$3 million. He challenged Kollie to produce vehicle documents, a land deed, purchase agreement or proof of payment to support those claims.
The businesswoman further disputed claims surrounding a Lincoln Navigator allegedly linked to him, saying former Commerce Minister Amin Modad had already publicly stated that the vehicle belongs to his wife.
According to the statement she released, Kollie had been given 72 hours to substantiate or publicly correct the allegations. The businessman said the deadline expires on August 26 and warned that failure to provide evidence would result in legal action in Liberia and the Netherlands.
“I will defend my reputation through lawful means, and I will not permit reckless or malicious allegations to go unanswered,” he said.
She also urged Liberians, particularly young people, to demand evidence before accepting allegations circulated publicly or on social media, warning that misinformation and political manipulation could deepen division in the country.
Kollie’s response to the legal threat and the specific demands for evidence was not included in the statement.
