MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Samuel Weah, who previously served as the Manager for City Parking at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) under the previous government, has been reassigned to a new position as Manager for Public Latrines Inspection and Development. According to information from within the MCC, Weah’s transfer on Friday, August 16, 2024, was executed by the Human Resources department in consultation with Monrovia Mayor John Siafa and is effective immediately. Weah will now report to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Sources within the MCC revealed that Weah’s reassignment came a day after he openly defended his support for the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), sparking suspicions of politically motivated actions within the administration. His previous position as City Parking Manager has now been replaced with the role overseeing public latrines, a move seen by many as a demotion in response to his political stance.
This decision follows a recent controversial wave of dismissals at the MCC, where Mayor Siafa recommended the firing of nine employees who were accused of insulting President Joseph Boakai on social media. These dismissals have drawn significant criticism from political commentators, civil society organizations, and ordinary Liberians, who view them as a targeted witch-hunt against supporters of the opposition in the Boakai-Koung administration.
The CDC, which has faced increasing scrutiny and pressure under the current administration, has condemned the reassignments and dismissals, calling them an abuse of power designed to intimidate opposition figures. Many within the CDC claim that these actions reflect a broader pattern of political retribution, with Weah’s case being a prime example.
Adding to the controversy is the familial connection between Mayor Siafa and President Boakai, which critics argue casts doubt on the impartiality of decisions made within the MCC. The reassignment of Weah, along with the dismissal of other employees, has intensified the political climate in Monrovia, as civil society and opposition figures rally against what they describe as an unjust crackdown on dissent.
