Investigation: LMDC Shielding Fake Doctor?

The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has yet to make an official complaint or communicate to the Ministry of Justice relative to Dr. Peter George's fake doctor saga.

George, who has practiced medicine in Liberia since 2013, was recently stripped of his doctor's license and banned from practicing due to a fake document.

His position as president of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association was also nullified following the investigation by the LMDC, an institution responsible for the licensing and conduct of medical actors.

George practiced in Gbarpolu, Nimba, Maryland, and Bong for over a decade. 

LMDC action against George was taken on  April 21, 2025, while the LMDA acted seventeen days after the LMDC's action.

This raises questions about the council and association shielding said information from coming to the public.

The Ministry of Justice has a statutory duty under Chapter 22, Section 22.2 of the  Executive Law of Liberia to “institute all legal proceedings necessary for law enforcement, as in the instant case. But it has yet to receive any formal communication to that effect to allow it to press charges.

Jutonu Kollie is the head of communication. He told TSM that as of May 12, the ministry has no record of communication from the council on George.

“We have not received any report from the LMDC to date,” Kollie said.

We contacted the LMDC's communication person, May 20, Emmanuel Cole, who said that the Ministry of Justice had been officially contacted by the LMDC requesting collaboration for cases of medical criminality.

"The MOJ, through its public safety department, has been very supportive in the work of the Council throughout. This collaboration is a continuing one, meaning the LMDC does not necessarily have to report each subsequent case individually for the MOJ to act. However, verbal communications are ongoing, and we are working together with MOJ," Cole said.

When Cole was asked about the status of the investigation, he said, "The LMDC has concluded their investigation and revoked his licenses. Making the case an issue of criminal investigation, state prosecutors should be contacted."

Again, on May 20, we contacted Kollie to authenticate Cole's statement of reporting the situation with the Ministry, but Kollie said, "Not yet."

The Liberia National Police, on the other hand, has said there is no complaint before it against George's action. 

Cecelia Clarke, Police Spokesperson, told TSM on May 16, 2024, that  "Please be informed that the LMDC has not reported said case to the LNP. Please don't hesitate to make further follow-up."

Dr. Evan Giddings said, “Had this been about a traditional midwife or a low-grade health worker impersonating as a Doctor, then LMDC has asked the state to prosecute, but now it’s a ‘white coat guy, they’re silent about everything and allowing him to go without prosecution. Corruption is in every sector of our country.” 

Giddings added that the Ministry of Health (MOH), LMDC, and the LMDA must treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves.

“They should invest in thorough investigations and bring the matter to a logical and just conclusion.”

 Another doctor,  Sylvia Brown, in a chat with The Stage Media, questioned the type of recommendations that the council made.  

Brown is also concerned about whether there were accomplices; if the Public Health Laws and the medical Code of Conduct were considered; Ministry of Justice involvement; as well as the involvement of the division on Higher Education at the MOE. 

Brown also noted that revoking one’s license is a great step, asking, "What happens afterwards? Are there guiding frameworks in our books?" 

“ LMDC, must report this to the state to ensure that the George returns to Liberia for prosecution, the LMDC and LMDA can’t treat this like it doesn’t affect the country, ”Brown said.

It is unclear when the LMDC or LMDA will report the incident to the Ministry or plan to prosecute George, as the delay has begun raising red flags among doctors.