President Joseph Boakai in a sweeping move to uphold accountability within his administration, has taken corrective action against six high-ranking officials deemed to have betrayed the public trust.
Frontline commanders in the war against harmful narcotic substances have been dismissed as they were entangled in the web of drug trafficking conspiracy accusations.
The Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency Colonel Abraham Kromah was removed along with his deputies Hassan Fadiga and Gbawou Kowou from their roles within the agency.
Their termination comes in light of an investigation by the Ministry of Justice into a chaotic incident at the LDEA headquarters that occurred on June 3, 2024, the Executive Mansion said.
The content of the report is still kept away from the public. Prior to the termination of their services, Hassan Fadiga deputy director for operation and Gbawou Kowou, deputy for administration complained to the Attorney General that the then head of the agency, Director Abraham Kromah is recruiting ex-rebel soldiers and shielding drug lords. Kromah rejected the accusations.
On Friday, President Boakai nominated Anthony Suoh as the new Director General of the LDEA, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
“The acts of disorder and chaos that took place at the headquarters of the LDEA were unacceptable,” President Boakai stated, highlighting his commitment to maintaining public order and strengthening the government’s fight against drug-related crimes.
The President has also suspended three senior officials of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) on October 31, citing serious allegations of financial impropriety.
The suspended officials include Executive Director Patrick Worzie, Deputy Executive Director for Operations Richard Hoff, and Deputy Executive Director for Administration AJ Armah Karneh.
These suspensions are effective immediately and will remain in place while the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) conducts a thorough investigation into questionable financial transactions linked to the agency, the presidency said.
President Boakai has mandated that all affected personnel surrender government assets and has called for the LACC to ensure a swift and transparent investigation. He urged all appointed officials to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their service to the nation.
Corruption remains a perennial issues plaguing Liberia. Although President Joseph Boakai won on the promise to fight the menace, the nearly one year of his administration has been beset by strings of corruption scandals.
