Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Immigration Boss Steve Zargo for Three Months Over Mishandling of Duties
Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with instant impact the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS) Stephen H. J. Zargo for improperly dealing with official duties.
He is suspended from obligation with out pay for 3 months.
According to an Executive Mansion launch issued Wednesday, throughout this suspension, Commissioner Zargo is required to show over all official supplies, belongings, and workplace equipment to the LIS Deputy Commissioner-General for Administration, Mr. Elijah F. Rufus, who will assume tasks of the establishment throughout this era.
The launch didn’t specify the small print of Zargo’s alleged misconduct, however Zargo heads one of many safety sectors which have been within the midst of controversy over the entry into the nation of Khalifa Cherif, who was accused of subversive actions in neighboring Guinea. He was accused of getting into Liberia illegally to recruit ex-combatants in a bid to oust the Junta management.
Cherif was arrested, charged, and imprisoned on the Monrovia Central Prison, however later mysteriously disappeared, and it’s alleged that he was whisked away by high safety personnel, led by Police Inspector General, Gregory Coleman.
Security authorities claimed that Cherif was handed over to Guinean officers by the Joint Security crew, although his lawyer disputes this, difficult the federal government to verify that he’s nonetheless alive.
However, the Executive Mansion launch famous that the suspension displays President Boakai’s dedication to upholding the best requirements of professionalism and accountability amongst public servants.
It stated President Boakai stays devoted to strengthening the rule of legislation and reinforcing integrity inside all public places of work.
“This action serves as a reminder to all officials of government regarding their duty to serve with honor and diligence,” the Executive Mansion Release famous.
