A once loyal supporter of President Joseph Boakai seems to have fallen off with the Unity Party as he sharply criticizes them for being ungrateful to people who helped them to recapture State power.
The suspended Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS) and former Lofa County Senator, Stephen J. H. Zargo, has launched a stinging rebuke of the ruling Unity Party, labeling it as “disingenuous, unfair, and insensitive.”
Zargo, who was recently suspended from his post, made the remarks during a radio interview in Lofa County on Monday, July 28, 2025.
He argued that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai lacks a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding his suspension.
“I don’t think the President has gotten a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the problem — and it’s not just about me,” Zargo asserted.
This marks the first time the suspended LIS boss has spoken publicly since his suspension.
Despite months having passed, he claimed that no investigation has been launched to clarify or resolve the matter.
Zargo accused the Unity Party of sidelining loyal supporters and mistreating individuals who were instrumental in the party’s rise to power.
“The Unity Party has been disingenuous. It has been insensitive and unfair to others who have helped them,” he said.
He further alleged that many of the party’s younger members are contributing to internal dysfunction, saying they behave in a manner that is both entitled and disrespectful.
“Many young members of the party have created more problems than solutions. They act entitled, treat others with disdain and indifference, and show no signs of appreciation,” he added.
Zargo also expressed frustration over what he described as a breakdown in communication within the administration during his suspension.
“Imagine someone of my caliber calling two, three, four, even five people — and everyone you call says, ‘Call the other person.’ Why should I keep calling when no one is going to tell me anything?” he asked. “The presidency is a huge responsibility. It requires lieutenants who can navigate, manage issues, and serve as sharp observers — but in my view, that is not happening.”
On the legal implications of his suspension, Zargo argued that although he has not received a formal letter of dismissal, the appointment of a new Commissioner-General effectively removes him from office.
“Under our law, if you are suspended and that suspension expires — and someone else is appointed in your place with an official employment letter — then by the construction of law, I am dismissed. That individual is now the Commissioner-General, not me,” he explained.
Zargo’s statements highlight growing internal divisions within the Unity Party and raise broader concerns about leadership and communication within the Boakai administration.
As of press time, the government had not issued an official response to his claims.
