MONROVIA – Margibi County Senator Nathaniel Farlo McGill has rejected Henry Costa’s attempt to associate him with an alleged drug cartel, calling the claims false, malicious and unsupported. Through his office, McGill denied involvement in drug trafficking and denied receiving money from Gerald Smith or anyone connected to him. He acknowledged only an official working relationship with Smith when both served in government. The senator’s response also revived his complaint that Unity Party figures previously tried to connect him to the reported USD 319 million drug seizure without presenting credible evidence. McGill threatened legal action if the allegations continue. The dispute underscores that grave criminal accusations require verifiable evidence and proper investigation, while denials remain untested claims.
The office of Senator Nathaniel Farlo McGill has taken note of a video published by Henry Costa containing allegations that attempt to link the Margibi County lawmaker to alleged drug-related activities. It said the claims warranted a firm and formal response.
The office categorically rejects the allegations as false, misleading, malicious, and without any factual basis whatsoever. It stated that McGill has never been involved in any drug business or associated with any drug cartel, and that he categorically denies any such connection.
No Link To Smith
For the avoidance of doubt, the office said McGill has never received any money from Mr. Gerald Smith or anyone associated with him. It noted that his only professional relationship with Smith was during the period when Smith served as Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and McGill served as Minister of State, an official capacity in which McGill interacted with Smith as he did with other government officials. If anyone claims otherwise, the office said, let them produce the evidence.
The office also recalled that the Unity Party had previously attempted to associate McGill with the reported US$319 million drug seizure. Despite those repeated attempts, it stated, no credible evidence has been publicly presented establishing any connection between the senator and the alleged drugs.
Warning Of Legal Action
The office urged anyone making such serious allegations to provide credible evidence to the appropriate authorities rather than relying on social media, political rhetoric, or unsubstantiated claims. While McGill respects freedom of speech and the right of every Liberian to express an opinion, it added, that freedom does not give anyone the right to knowingly make false, malicious, or defamatory allegations against another person.
The office made it clear that any further false, reckless, malicious, or defamatory allegations linking McGill to drug trafficking or any related criminal activity will be met with appropriate legal action. The statement was issued on Capitol Hill on September 8, 2026, by the Office of Senator Nathaniel Farlo McGill.