McGill Threatens Suit Over Drug Claims

By Lincoln G. Peters

MONROVIA, Liberia, September 10, 2026 — Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has threatened legal action over allegations by political commentator Henry P. Costa seeking to link him to drug-related activities, describing the claims as false, malicious and without factual basis.

In a statement issued Tuesday, McGill’s office warned that continued allegations linking the senator to drug trafficking or other criminal activities could result in legal action.

The statement followed the circulation of a video in which Costa reportedly made claims about McGill’s alleged connection to drug-related activities.

“The Office of Senator Nathaniel McGill categorically rejects these allegations as false, misleading, malicious and without any factual basis whatsoever,” the statement said. “Senator McGill has never been involved in any drug business or associated with any drug cartel.”

McGill’s office also denied claims that he received money from Gerald Smith or anyone associated with him, saying the senator’s relationship with Smith was limited to their official roles in government.

According to the statement, Smith served as deputy director of the National Security Agency while McGill was minister of state, requiring the two officials to interact in the course of their duties.

“In that official capacity, Senator McGill interacted with Mr. Smith as he did with other government officials in the discharge of his responsibilities,” the statement said. “If anyone claims otherwise, let them produce the evidence.”

McGill’s office also accused the ruling Unity Party of previously attempting to link the senator to a reported US$319 million drug seizure, maintaining that no credible evidence has been publicly presented establishing such a connection.

The statement called on individuals making allegations of criminal conduct to submit credible evidence to the appropriate authorities rather than rely on social media, political rhetoric or unsubstantiated claims.

While acknowledging the right to freedom of speech, McGill’s office argued that the right does not protect knowingly false or defamatory accusations.

It warned that the senator reserves the right to seek legal redress against individuals who continue to make what it described as false and defamatory allegations against him.

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