Monrovia, Liberia – Lennart Dodoo, the managing editor of The Liberian Investigator, has strongly rejected a claim made by an online platform, Dtv Liberia, which alleged that he was assaulted and had his gadgets seized by the former Mayor of Monrovia, Jefferson Koijee.
The online platform posted on December 11, 2025, titled “Here Are Few of the Tragic Events That Occurred During the George Weah Regime from 2018-2023,” listed several incidents involving prominent public figures, including the allegation against Journalist Dodoo.
The claim was placed under the headline: “Jefferson T. Koijee seized the gadgets of FrontPage Africa editor Lennart Dodoo, March 6, 2021.”
The former FrontPage Africa News Desk Chief Editor, Dodoo, took to social media to set the record straight, expressing his disappointment and vehemently rejecting the claim, describing it as false.
In a Facebook post, he wrote:“I read with astonishment a Facebook post by Dtv Liberia alleging that I, Lennart Dodoo, was assaulted and had my gadgets seized by the then Mayor of Monrovia, Jefferson Koijee, on March 6, 2021, while I served as News Desk Chief and Editor at FrontPage Africa. This claim is entirely false.”
The Liberian journalist emphasized the importance of accuracy in journalism, underscoring that as a media professional, he not only has a responsibility to defend press freedom but also a duty to uphold truth and factual communication. Dodoo stated:
“As a media professional, I have a duty to defend press freedom. But I have an even greater responsibility to uphold accuracy and truth in public communication. Publishing unverified information not only misleads the public it undermines the very principles we, as journalists and media institutions, are obligated to protect.” He noted.
He further emphasized the gravity of misinformation in the media, adding:“Publishing unverified information can cause unnecessary harm and distrust, and it is critical that we maintain integrity in the profession. I call on Dtv Liberia to immediately remove my name from that publication and issue a clear erratum correcting the misinformation.”
In his comment, Dodoo also called for accountability from Dtv Liberia, urging the platform to correct its mistake by issuing a public erratum. He stressed that public figures and media professionals must work collaboratively to ensure that the public is properly informed and that journalistic standards are upheld. “I hope Dtv Liberia takes this matter seriously and ensures that its reporting is as factual as possible moving forward,” Dodoo concluded.
As of now, Dtv Liberia has not issued any statement regarding the claims or Dodoo’s request for a retraction. It remains to be seen how the platform will respond to the journalist’s call for correction.
