MONROVIA, LIBERIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has made new appointments across several government ministries and public institutions, including the Ministries of National Defense, Commerce and Industry, and Local Government.
The appointments, announced by the Executive Mansion on Friday, September 11, 2026, also affect the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) and the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC).
The changes include the appointment of former Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Natu Tweh as Acting Minister of National Defense, while the outgoing minister, Geraldine J. George, is to be reassigned.
At the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Stephen Marka Yekeson Jr. has been named Acting Minister, replacing Magdalene E. Dagoseh, who is also to be reassigned.
The President further appointed Hon. Christopher Ben Bailey as Acting Superintendent of Grand Gedeh County.
At the National Food Assistance Agency, Mr. Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh has been appointed Acting Deputy Director General for Publicity.
Meanwhile, Mr. Daniel Frank Gould II has been appointed a Member of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission, subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
Deputy Gender Minister Suspended
In a separate development, President Boakai has suspended Mr. Frederick S. Cooper, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, for sixty days without pay.
According to the Executive Mansion, the suspension takes immediate effect and is based on acts deemed incompatible with his status as a public official.
In his communication to Deputy Minister Cooper, President Boakai emphasized the importance of discipline, integrity, and responsible conduct in public service.
The President cautioned all appointed officials to conduct themselves, both in the discharge of their official duties and otherwise, in a manner that reflects the standards and values of his administration.
President Boakai reiterated that public office is a position of trust and warned that officials will be held accountable for conduct that undermines the integrity of the government or brings public service into disrepute.
The latest appointments and suspension form part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen government leadership, accountability, and public service delivery.
