Monrovia, Feb. 25 -- Liberian lawmaker Rep. Musa Bility has strongly criticized the recent re-arrest of his son, Peach Bility, who was detained on Tuesday.

In a Facebook post following the arrest, Rep. Bility voiced concerns that the decision to re-arrest his son was politically motivated, pointing out that Peach had met all legal requirements, including reporting to authorities weekly for the past three months.

"My son has remained in Liberia, reported as required, and fully cooperated with the authorities," Rep. Bility stated. "The essence of bail is to ensure that the accused does not abscond or evade justice. My son has done neither."

While acknowledging the judge's authority, Rep. Bility questioned whether the ruling was based on...