Liberian pastor and Chief Executive Officer of the Citizens Action Committee, Rev. Philip Blamo, has rallied fellow nationals to join a march to the Ghana Embassy in Monrovia tomorrow to express their displeasure over the alleged lynching of 26-year-old Liberian national Austin Tengbeh. The march coincides with Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations.
Rev. Blamo said such incidents are perennial among Liberians living in Ghana, hence the need to send a message through Ghana’s mission in Liberia. In a video posted on his Facebook page, he urged fellow countrymen to join the march, emphasizing that it would be peaceful and aimed at asserting Liberians’ human rights. He acknowledged that the Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with the incident, who were arraigned before the Baatsonaa District Court in Spintex.
“We will be coming up tomorrow near the Ghanaian Embassy to express our grievances and also to tell the world that Liberians are human beings and no one should take advantage of us. We deserve all the rights as human beings. So tomorrow is going to be a peaceful march, a peaceful protest against the gruesome murder of our brother Austin in Ghana,” Rev. Blamo said.
He further clarified that the march is civic, not political, intended to raise voices in response to what he claims has been silence from both the government and some sections of Liberians regarding the matter.
The Ghana Embassy in Monrovia, however, told Diplomatic Times that it has not received any official notice of an impending protest from the organization but has relayed the rising concern to the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and security agencies.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Embassy in Ghana confirmed that a fourth suspect, Enoch Mensah. previously at large, has been arrested, bringing the total number of suspects in the case to four. The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances leading to Austin Tengbeh’s death.
According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that Tengbeh had visited his brother at an apartment complex in Lashibi, near Sakumono, on Friday, February 27, 2026, accompanied by his girlfriend. The caretaker of the apartment reportedly raised an alarm, accusing him of theft. He was subsequently attacked by some residents and members of the public.
Tengbeh was rushed to the Sakumono Community Hospital by police patrol officers but was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the Lashibi Funeral Home for preservation and autopsy.
The three suspects: Vincent Adzikah (38), Francis Amuzu (44), and William Addison (34) , are assisting with investigations were arraigned before the Baatsona District Court on March. 2026 while the police were on a manhunt for the fourth suspect who is currently in custody.
The Liberian Embassy in Accra visited Tengbeh’s family on Sunday, offering condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia. The delegation expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and assured continued engagement with Ghanaian authorities to ensure justice is served according to Ghanaian law.
Many Liberians came to Ghana during the civil conflicts in the 1990s and early 2000s, seeking refuge from widespread violence and instability. Ghana hosted tens of thousands of Liberian refugees, providing temporary shelters and access to humanitarian support. Over the years, a majority have been repatriated or returned home voluntarily, though a significant number remain in Ghana, navigating complex social and legal challenges.
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