Monrovia, Jan. 16 -- Minister Fahngon told reporters that the comment was made by a fake Facebook user bearing his name for a coverup

Deputy Information Minister Eugene Fahngon has termed a social media comment attributed to him that the government wants to kill Henry Costa, a staunch critic of the government, as a misrepresentation of his person.

During a live Facebook stream by a person identified only as Classic Dee (not his real name), a comment by a name Eugene L. Fahngon was among the many comments posted during the live video. The comment stated: "Henry Costa will soon die."

But speaking on Wednesday, January 15, in his office, the Deputy Information Minister denied making any threats against Mr. Costa or wishing for death upon ...