Liberia: Ex-President Weah’s Office Refutes Vehicle Allegations, Accuses Unity Party of Credit Theft

MONROVIA — The office of former Liberian President George Weah has strongly denied allegations of withholding presidential vehicles while accusing the current Unity Party government of improperly taking credit for projects initiated during Weah’s administration.

Security Chief Faces Scathing Criticism

Lenn Eugene Nagbe, Chief of Staff to former President Weah, launched a blistering critique of Sam Gaye, Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), during an appearance on OK FM Monday morning. Nagbe described Gaye as incompetent and unprofessional, labeling him a “You-say, I-say” Director unfit for his strategic security position.

The criticism stems from Gaye’s handling of security matters involving the former president, including what Nagbe called reckless decisions made without proper investigation. One notable incident involved the arrest of former Deputy EPS Director Seward Briggs over allegedly using a government vehicle – a claim Nagbe says proved false after investigation.

Vehicle Transfer Clarification

Nagbe clarified that all 15 vehicles assigned to former President Weah had been officially turned over to the EPS. He emphasized that the vehicle currently used by Weah is his personal property, adding that it was Gaye’s responsibility to inform the public about the vehicle transfer.

In a startling allegation, Nagbe claimed an unidentified source revealed a disturbing photograph in Gaye’s office showing a gun pointed at Weah’s head. Gaye has denied all allegations as false when contacted for comment.

National Security and Governance Concerns

Nagbe expanded his critique to broader governance issues, drawing distinctions between legal cases involving former officials Samuel Tweah and Brownie Samukai. He argued Tweah’s case involved legitimate national security expenditures, while Samukai’s involved misuse of private soldiers’ funds.

The former official revealed current administration security spending has surpassed $6 million – significantly more than during Weah’s tenure – while urging focus on pressing national challenges:

• Public health system improvements
• Education access and funding
• Citizen welfare and employment
• Critical infrastructure projects

Allegations of Vision Theft

Nagbe accused the Boakai administration of appropriating credit for projects initiated under Weah, specifically mentioning:

• Nimba County road projects
• Roberts International Airport (RIA) road construction
• University of Liberia fisheries college dedication

“The past government did 60% of the projects, and now the current administration is taking the credit,” Nagbe stated, criticizing what he called attempts to erase Weah’s legacy.

Call for Professionalism and Governance Focus

Nagbe urged:

• Police to maintain independence and professionalism
• Government to focus on governance over political infighting
• Respect for Supreme Court rulings on national issues

While stating former President Weah remains unbothered by political developments, Nagbe called for more civil discourse and decisive action from President Boakai to address national challenges.

This article summarizes an original report from FrontPage Africa. Read the full report here.