Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Weah Suspends Designated Officials

President Weah views the allegations against the officials contained in the report as grave

President has also designated the prinThe cipal deputies of the suspended officials to act in their stead

MONROVIA, Liberia, August 16, 2022/APO Group/ --

The President of Liberia has received with serious concern, a recent United States Treasury Department report which designates three of his officials for specialized sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act.

President Weah views the allegations against the officials contained in the report as grave.

In view of this, President George Manneh Weah has suspended the named officials, Minister of State Nathaniel McGill, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority Bill Twehway, and Solicitor General Seyma Serenius Cyphus with immediate effect to enable them to face investigation.

President has also designated the prinThe cipal deputies of the suspended officials to act in their stead.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion.