By Precious D. Freeman
Nayabouqua Oldpa Yeazeahn, alias Prophet Key, will be restricted from leaving Liberia until legal servitude surrounding him is addressed amicably, following the Monrovia City Court’s decision to grant prosecution’s request to place a traveling restriction on him.
The notification of Prophet Key’s traveling restriction was made by prosecution lawyers representing Amb. Juli Endee, when the social media talk show host appeared at the Monrovia City Court on Monday, February 19.
The prosecution reminded the court that Prophet Key should bring before the court’s jurisdiction, his traveling document, while the trial is ongoing.
They had earlier prayed the court to issue a Writ Ne Exeat Republica, to prevent defendant Yeazeah from leaving the country, which the court has agreed to grant.
Prophet Key had filed a Reconnaissance Bond at the Monrovia City Court when he was arrested and brought before its jurisdiction, based on a writ filed against him by Juli Endee, but the prosecution on Monday, February 19, requested the court to rescind said bond and mandate him to file a Criminal Insurance Bond, which was granted by Judge Ben Barco.
Prophet Key’s lawyer, Atty. Samwar Fallah, informed the reporters that his client has up to Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 P.M., to file said bond.
He said the counts in the lawsuit filed against his client were misdemeanor offenses, whose bond may not exceed US$4,000; as such, his client has property values that can serve said deed.
Fallah lamented that his client had initially been granted a bond by an insurance company, but, before the case, the company called and revoked the bond.
On Thursday, February 15, the popular talk show host was arrested and detained at the Monrovia City Court, following a writ filed against him by Liberia’s Culture Ambassador, Madam Juli Endee.
The arrest was made in response to allegations by Endee that Prophet Key lied and used derogatory language towards her.
The incident unfolded when Madam Juli Endee filed a formal complaint against Prophet Key, accusing him of spreading false information and engaging in disrespectful behavior.
Similarly, Culture Ambassador Endee expressed her belief in the judicial system of Liberia, remarking that the progression of the case demonstrates the efficacy of the Liberian judiciary system, and pledged to see the case through to its conclusion.
She emphasized that regardless of one’s status, everyone’s rights have limits, and respect for others’ rights is paramount.
Endee thanked all women who supported her and reiterated that whether Prophet Key is released on bail or not, it is his constitutional right. She affirmed her commitment to fulfilling her promise of bringing him to court.
