MONROVIA – Former Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) Commissioner General Steve Zargo has broken his silence following his recent dismissal, dismissing widespread speculations surrounding his removal. Speaking to reporters, Zargo rejected claims that his suspension and subsequent dismissal were linked to misappropriation, his refusal to arrest former Finance Minister Samuel Tweh, or the deportation of a Guinean national who was later killed in his home country.
“I heard a lot of stories about my suspension and subsequent dismissal,” Zargo said. “Some said it was due to misappropriation, others claimed it was because I refused to arrest former Finance Minister Samuel Tweh. Another account suggested it was because I deported a Guinean who was later killed. Sadly, none of these are true.”
According to Zargo, his suspension letter only stated that President Joseph Boakai believed he had not performed satisfactorily. He insisted that during his nine-month tenure, he worked diligently to transform the Liberia Immigration Service.
Zargo also revealed that traditional chiefs and elders in his home county of Lofa had sought clarity on the reasons behind his dismissal and his relationship with President Boakai. He assured them that he continues to have a “cordial and unique” relationship with the President and expressed his unwavering support for the administration.
“The President has explicit confidence in me, and I support him 100%,” Zargo said. “I want to use this public medium to thank him for the opportunity, and the chiefs have promised to thank him on my behalf.”
