Sethi Brothers threatens to go to court

The Management of steel producer, Sethi Brothers, rejects allegations that its products in the Liberian market are substandard, threatening to take those making such allegation to court.

By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh 

Monrovia, Liberia, May 23, 2025 – The Management of Sethi Brothers Incorporated firmly denies recent accusations made by the President of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL), Mr. Dominic Nimely, that Sethi Brothers produces and sells substandard steel and chairs at high prices.

In a statement here Thursday, 22 May Sethi Brothers described the allegations as false, misleading, and intended to damage its reputation. The company states that all its products, particularly steel rods and plastic goods manufactured in Liberia are made with a strong focus on quality and durability.

The company further clarifies that its production processes meet both local and international standards, and that it is fully certified by the Government of Liberia to manufacture raw materials here.

The company emphasizes that its products are not only sold at fair and competitive prices in Liberia, but are also exported to several countries across Africa, reflecting the trust and demand for their quality.

While the company continues to invest in Liberia by creating jobs and supporting the government’s development efforts, it believes that certain individuals—possibly influenced by competitors, are spreading false information as part of a coordinated smear campaign.

Sethi Brothers urges media outlets across Liberia to avoid being used as tools by people with personal or business agendas to discredit companies working to reduce unemployment and contribute to national growth.

“This kind of false propaganda not only harms local businesses but also discourages potential investors from coming to Liberia,” the statement reads.

Meanwhile, the company is calling on Mr. Nimely to retract his statement within 72 hours, stating that his claims were a complete misrepresentation of the facts, and that failure to do so would result in legal action to defend its reputation. Editing by Jonathan Browne