Monrovia, Liberia–President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced a new round of appointments aimed at strengthening the operations of key government institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO).
According to a statement from the Executive Mansion, the appointments are as follows:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Mr. Tarnue N. Jeke has been named Deputy Minister for Administration.
Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO)
Ms. Jamus Pinky Bannah has also been appointed Deputy Director General for Industrial Property.
According to the Mansion, these appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
The statement further quoted President Boakai urging the newly appointed officials to exhibit “diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty” in the discharge of their duties for the advancement of the nation.
The Mansion, amongst other things intimated that these appointments form part of the President’s ongoing efforts to reposition public institutions for improved service delivery and efficiency.
Zone 3 Police Commander Accused in Fatal Beating of Woman- Community Demands Justice
By: G. Watson Richards
Monrovia, Liberia–A tragic and disturbing incident has unfolded in the Old Road community, where Zone 3 Depot 3 Police Commander, Sayon Wolah, widely known as “Ricky Ross”, allegedly beat a woman to death during an altercation under unclear circumstances.
According to some eyewitnesses victim was pregnant at the time of the assault, a detail that remains unconfirmed but has further fueled public outrage.
The fatal encounter, confirmed by multiple eyewitnesses, occurred earlier Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and has prompted an urgent call for justice from residents of the Old Road Community and civil society groups.
According to reports, body of the unidentified woman has been transported to the JFK Medical Center morgue as investigations begin.
This is not the first time Commander Wolah has faced allegations of violence.
A past victim has come forward, recounting a 2013 incident in which Wolah allegedly assaulted him while he was supervising construction work on Center Street, near the Metro Base Police Station.
The victim claims Officer Wolah accused his team of inciting a riot and attempted to arrest him without explanation.
“He tore my shirt and tried to drag me to the station,” the victim recalled. “My workers intervened, and in the struggle, I was injured.”
The incident was reported to the Liberia National Police’s Professional Standards Division (PSD), and Wolah was summoned for questioning.
According to the victim, Wolah later sent colleagues to apologize. Pressured by appeals for peace, the victim opted not to pursue the matter further.
“Now, here he is again, and someone has died,” the victim said. “This cannot be swept under the rug. Real accountability is overdue.”
As of this publication, the Liberia National Police has not released an official statement.
Community members are demanding transparency and a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident, which they say reflects a troubling pattern of abuse.
The Old Road community is calling for justice, not just for the deceased woman, but for all those affected by unchecked police violence.
