ULIBAAA Risks Credibility by Appointing Discredited Figure to Elections Commission

Michael T
May 23
2 min read

Mounting controversy surrounds the University of Liberia Alumni Association in the Americas (ULIBAAA) as it moves forward with preparations for its upcoming elections. The association’s decision to appoint Caine Tozo—a figure long known for controversy and now publicly discredited by his own family—to the Elections Commission has triggered widespread concern about the integrity of the vote1 2 4.

Tozo’s most recent actions have further deepened his reputation for divisiveness. In early May, as Liberia mourned the death of Cletus Noah, Tozo leveled grave accusations against high-profile political figures, including Lenn Eugene Nagbe and former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah. He alleged, via WhatsApp and social media, that these individuals were involved in his half-brother’s death3 6 7.

However, Tozo’s own family publicly rejected his narrative, dismissing any suggestion of foul play. They refused an autopsy, firmly stating that there was no evidence to support the allegations1 2 4 7.

The impact of Tozo’s unfounded accusations has been significant. Not only did he threaten and defame the character of others, but his refusal to provide evidence or retract his statements has left many questioning his moral fitness for any position of trust1 2 4 6.

By appointing Tozo to its Elections Commission, ULIBAAA risks undermining the very credibility and impartiality it must uphold. Entrusting a commission seat to someone willing to fabricate and weaponize a family tragedy for political ends could open the door to manipulation and erode confidence in the electoral process.

The association’s reputation and the legitimacy of its elections hang in the balance. Many alumni argue that allowing a discredited and polarizing figure like Tozo to oversee the vote is a grave miscalculation—one that could taint the results and fracture alumni trust for years to come1 2 4.