Monrovia – The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, announced the suspension of its President, Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Jr., for a period of three months following an internal investigation into a social media release that criticized President Joseph Boakai’s purchase of a luxurious vehicle. The statement, which went viral, was found to have been issued unilaterally by Rev. Dr. Reeves, without the consent or approval of the LCC’s governing body.
The internal probe confirmed that the release had caused public disrepute for the church organization. LCC leaders have expressed disappointment over Rev. Dr. Reeves’ decision to publicly criticize the president, emphasizing that such actions contradict Christian teachings, particularly the Biblical command to pray for and support leaders rather than shame them.
The LCC also expressed concern over Rev. Dr. Reeves’ management of the Council, noting that his two-year term as President had expired in June 2024, yet he had not made efforts to convene elections or step aside for a new leader. The organization stated that the time and energy spent on the controversial statement could have been better directed toward addressing internal governance issues.
In light of the suspension, Rev. Dr. Christopher Toe will assume signing authority on behalf of the LCC’s Executive Board and General Assembly, effective immediately. The LCC has issued an apology to President Boakai, acknowledging the embarrassment caused by the release and reaffirming its commitment to promoting Christian values and engaging constructively with the government.
