MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has relieved Ambassador Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh of his duties as Ambassador-at-Large for Special Duties and Special Presidential Envoy, with immediate effect.
The decision was conveyed in a communication dated June 8, 2026, in which President Boakai cited recent events stemming from public statements attributed to Ambassador Kouyateh regarding the House of Representatives.
Kouyateh recently accused members of the House of Representatives of corruption, remarks that sparked strong reactions from lawmakers.
Members of the House subsequently demanded a public apology from the Ambassador, but he reportedly declined to do so.
According to President Boakai, the situation was further complicated by formal communications from the House of Representatives expressing a Vote of No Confidence in Kouyateh’s continued service in government.
The President said the circumstances required his attention and action, stressing the need for constructive engagement, mutual respect, and effective collaboration among Liberia’s three coordinate branches of government.
“The success of Liberia’s national development agenda depends on constructive engagement, mutual respect, and effective collaboration among the three coordinate branches of Government,” the President stated.
He further emphasized that the successful implementation of the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development requires strong working relationships among national institutions in pursuit of the common good.
President Boakai thanked Ambassador Kouyateh for his service to the nation and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Before his dismissal, Kouyateh served as Ambassador-at-Large for Special Duties and Special Presidential Envoy, representing the government on various national and international assignments.
As of press time, the Executive Mansion had not announced a replacement for the position.
