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

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 claiming credit for projects initiated during the Weah 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 Morning Show. Nagbe characterized Gaye as incompetent and unprofessional, labeling him a “You-say, I-say” Director unfit for his strategic security position.

Nagbe cited multiple instances of alleged professional misconduct, including:

• The wrongful arrest of former Deputy EPS Director Seward Briggs over false vehicle claims
• Failure to properly inform the public about 15 vehicles officially turned over to EPS
• Alleged display of disturbing imagery targeting former President Weah

Vehicle Controversy Clarified

Addressing the vehicle controversy, Nagbe clarified that all 15 government vehicles assigned to Weah had been properly turned over to EPS. He emphasized that the vehicle currently used by the former president is his personal property, not government-issued.

“It was the duty of the EPS boss to inform the Liberian people about the 15 vehicles that were turned over,” Nagbe stated, accusing Gaye of attempting to personally target Weah.

Broader Governance Concerns Raised

Nagbe expanded his critique to broader national issues, drawing distinctions between:

• The cases of Samuel Tweah (national security fund usage) versus Brownie Samukai (alleged misuse of private funds)
• Current administration’s $6 million+ security spending versus Weah-era expenditures

Allegations of Vision Theft

The former Chief of Staff accused the Boakai administration of “stealing the vision” of the previous government by taking credit for projects initiated under Weah. Key examples included:

• Road projects in Nimba and the RIA road (60% completed under Weah)
• The fisheries college at the University of Liberia
• Failure to acknowledge former Fisheries Director Emma M. Glasco’s contributions

Call for Professionalism and Focus on Governance

Nagbe urged the current administration to prioritize pressing national challenges over political infighting, highlighting:

• Public health and education crises
• Economic hardships and unemployment
• Infrastructure needs like the Emirates Hospital in Gbarpolu

He called for police independence and professionalism, warning against political motivations in security operations. “The police must be independent and professional,” Nagbe emphasized.

Weah’s Position

Nagbe stated that former President Weah remains unbothered by political attacks but advocates for more civil discourse. He encouraged respect for Supreme Court rulings and urged the government to focus on governance rather than partisan conflicts.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh and Julius Konton

Source: FrontPageAfrica