The ruling Unity Party (UP) has suspended 28 senior government officials from its National Executive Committee (NEC) for what it describes as “persistent delinquency” and failure to fulfill core party obligations.
The suspended officials—comprising cabinet ministers, lawmakers, agency heads, and presidential advisors—have been fined US$1,000 each, payable to the party’s account within one month. The disciplinary action, announced in a press release issued Sunday afternoon in Monrovia, follows repeated absences from NEC meetings and continued disengagement from party activities, despite multiple reminders.
High-Profile Figures Sanctioned are: Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Lands and Mines Minister Wilmot J.M. Paye, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, Presidential Press Secretary Kula B. Fofana, Internal Affairs Minister and Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. Presidential Legal Advisor Cllr. Bushuben M. Keita and among ohers.
The Unity Party cited Articles 19 and 16, Subsection 4 of its Constitution as the legal basis for the sanctions. The resolution stipulates that failure to pay the fine within the suspension period will result in expulsion from the NEC. 
Broader Accountability Measures
The party’s Special Sitting also resolved to enforce dues collection from all delinquent members. Those failing to settle outstanding dues within one month will face “serious consequences,” in accordance with party regulations.
“Their suspension comes as a result of the persistent failure of the affected NEC members to attend official meetings of the National Executive Committee and their continuous neglect in participating in party activities,” the statement reads. “These acts of noncompliance and absenteeism represent a breach of trust and a violation of the obligations of every NEC member to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the party.” 
The Unity Party reaffirmed its commitment to discipline, unity, and collective responsibility, emphasizing that institutional strength depends on active participation and financial contributions from its members.
Full List of Suspended NEC Members
No. Name Position Status
1 Hon. Nee-alah Varpilah NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
2 Hon. Martha Morris NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
3 Sen. Nya D. Twayen, Jr. NEC Member / Nimba County Suspension + $1,000 Fine
4 Hon. Francis S. Nyumalin NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
5 Hon. Gbeme Horace-Kollie NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
6 Hon. Magdalene E. Dagoseh NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
7 Hon. Lorpu Kandakai NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
8 Hon. Richard Ngafuan NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
9 Hon. Gizzie K. Kollince NEC Member / Lofa County D#4 Suspension + $1,000 Fine
10 Hon. J. Obadiah Varney NEC Member / Bomi County Suspension + $1,000 Fine
11 Hon. Mannah B. Johnson NEC Member / Bomi County D#2 Suspension + $1,000 Fine
12 Cllr. Bushuben M. Keita NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
13 Cllr. Augustine Fayiah NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
14 Dr. Louise Kpoto NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
15 Atty. Kula B. Fofana NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
16 Hon. S. Tornorlah Varpilah NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
17 Hon. Josephine George Francis NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
18 Hon. Harrison O. Kai Acting County Chair / Sinoe Suspension
19 Hon. Augustine K. Ngafuan NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
20 Cllr. Neto Z. Lighe NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
21 Hon. Wilmot J.M. Paye NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
22 Hon. Glakpai W. Kortimai NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
23 Hon. James Fromayan NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
24 Hon. Joash T. Hodges NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
25 Hon. Julius Dennis NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
26 Hon. J. Alexander Nuetah NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
27 Hon. Jerolinmek Matthew Piah NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
28 Hon. Julius K. Sele NEC Member Suspension + $1,000 Fine
