09/01/2026
Why Liberia Needs Patrick B. Kormazu as Director of Operations of the LDEA
Liberia stands at a critical moment in its fight against illegal drugs. Our streets, communities, and future generations are threatened by drug trafficking and substance abuse. What our nation needs now is not just another official, but a man of action, discipline, and tireless commitment. That man is Patrick B. Kormazu.
Patrick B. Kormazu is the kind of leader who does not sleep while crime is awake. He neither rests nor relaxes when the safety of the nation is at stake. Twenty-four hours a day, he is patrolling in and out of the city, monitoring activities, gathering intelligence, and ensuring that criminals have no safe space to operate. This level of dedication cannot be taught—it is a calling.
The President of Liberia must make bold and decisive choices if we are serious about becoming a drug-free nation. Appointing Patrick B. Kormazu as Director of Operations of the LDEA would send a strong message that this government prioritizes action over talk and results over excuses. Patrick is not a desk officer; he is a field man who understands the streets, the networks, and the real challenges faced by law enforcement officers every day.
Patrick’s strength lies in his relentless work ethic, his courage, and his uncompromising stance against drugs. He understands that drug trafficking destroys families, fuels crime, and steals the future of our youth. His leadership would bring tighter operations, stronger coordination, and round-the-clock enforcement that drug dealers fear and citizens respect.
For this reason, the President should appoint Patrick B. Kormazu, and the Senate should confirm him without delay. The Senate’s confirmation would be a patriotic act—an investment in national security, public health, and the moral future of Liberia.
If Liberia truly wants safer streets, protected youth, and a serious war against drugs, then Patrick B. Kormazu is the right man for the job. A nation that sleeps peacefully needs a protector who does not sleep at all.
Liberia deserves nothing less.