Greenville, Sinoe County – In a stunning political development, Hon. Peter Wleh Nyensuah, Superintendent of Sinoe County, has officially tendered his resignation, marking the end of a controversial and tumultuous tenure. According to multiple credible sources within the Executive Mansion, Nyensuah’s resignation was not entirely voluntary, as he was reportedly asked to step down by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai due to what has been described as “chronic underperformance and administrative lapses.”
The decision, which was quietly finalized late Monday evening, comes amid growing frustration among residents of Sinoe County over what they perceive as a lack of leadership, stalled development initiatives, and mismanagement of county resources. It is understood that President Boakai, who has repeatedly emphasized accountability and performance in his “ARREST Agenda” (Accountability, Reconciliation, Rule of law, Education, Sanitation and Transparency), made the decision after a performance review of local government officials.
During his time in office, Hon. Nyensuah faced numerous criticisms from community leaders, civil society organizations, and citizens for failing to address key infrastructural and social needs of the county. Several road projects in Greenville District and surrounding areas were either delayed or left incomplete, despite budgetary allocations.
One of the most glaring examples of administrative shortcomings was the mismanagement of the County Development Fund (CDF). Allegations of misappropriation surfaced in mid-2024, prompting an investigation by the General Auditing Commission. Although the full audit report is yet to be released, early findings indicated irregular procurement practices and poor financial reporting standards under Nyensuah’s administration.
Political analysts say the move by President Boakai is a clear signal that he is willing to take bold steps to enforce results-driven leadership at the county level. “The resignation of Hon. Nyensuah should be seen as part of a broader effort to clean up inefficiencies in local governance,” said Daniel K. Moore, a political analyst based in Monrovia. “This may just be the beginning of more changes as the President pushes his administration’s performance-based agenda.”
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Hon. Nyensuah has been under public scrutiny. His appointment in 2024 was met with mixed reactions, with many community stakeholders expressing concerns about his lack of experience in public administration. His tenure since then has been marred by intermittent protests, citizen petitions, and calls for his dismissal.
With Nyensuah’s resignation now official, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is expected to appoint an acting superintendent until a permanent replacement is named. The Executive Mansion has not released a formal statement yet, but sources say the President is considering a shortlist of candidates who can bring stability and renewed momentum to the county’s development agenda.
Residents of Sinoe are hopeful that new leadership will prioritize transparency, efficient service delivery, and community involvement in governance.
