By Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Executive Protection Service has temporarily suspended the access privileges of Special Presidential Envoy for Trade Mohammed Bah following an alleged security confrontation at the residence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
According to an official communication issued by EPS Director Sam Gaye, the incident occurred on May 5, 2026, after Bah reportedly informed senior security officers that he was on his way to meet the President at his private residence.
In the letter dated May 6, 2026, Director Gaye stated that Bah had been advised beforehand that President Boakai was unavailable to receive visitors. Despite the warning, the EPS claimed that the presidential envoy proceeded to the residence in what the agency described as “total defiance” of security instructions.
The communication further alleged that when EPS officers attempted to stop Bah at the entrance gate, he allegedly forced his way onto the premises and assaulted security personnel stationed at the location.
“While on the premises, you became insulting and belligerent,” the letter from Director Gaye stated. The EPS also accused Bah of making provocative remarks to officers, including allegedly declaring that he had every right to access the President’s residence and that “you can do anything and nothing will come out of it.”
As a consequence of the incident, the Executive Protection Service announced the immediate temporary suspension of Bah’s access to both the President’s residence and the Executive Mansion pending a comprehensive review of the matter.
Director Gaye advised the presidential envoy to remain away from the premises while the investigation remains ongoing. The communication was also copied to President Boakai, the Minister of State, and the National Security Advisor, underscoring the seriousness with which the security agency is treating the alleged breach.
Sources familiar with the matter described the confrontation as one of the most significant protocol and security incidents involving a senior government official in recent years, especially considering the sensitivity surrounding access to the President’s residence.
However, Bah has reportedly denied the allegations leveled against him. According to sources, the presidential envoy acknowledged receiving the EPS communication but rejected claims that he assaulted or insulted any officer assigned to the President’s security detail.
Bah has instead called for what he described as a swift and impartial investigation into the matter, maintaining that the allegations against him are false and should be independently examined.
The incident has already triggered public discussion within political and security circles, with some observers raising concerns about discipline, protocol compliance, and the growing tension among officials within the Boakai administration.
The Executive Protection Service, which is responsible for safeguarding the President, Vice President, and other key national figures, has not yet indicated when its review into the matter will be concluded or whether additional disciplinary or legal actions could follow depending on the findings of the investigation.
