Rédaction Africa Links 24 with New Dawn
Published on 2024-03-22 01:36:00
Madam Carmerna Cephas Yeke’s dismissal by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai on 21 March 2024 marks a significant event in the current administration. This action was taken due to her gross insubordination towards the Office of the President, leading to her immediate removal from the position of Deputy Director General at the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP). This decision highlights President Boakai’s commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct among public servants and ensuring that all actions are in the best interest of the country.
The Executive Mansion issued a press release explaining the reasons behind Madam Yeke’s dismissal, acknowledging her past service to the Corporation while emphasizing the President’s intolerance towards behaviors that contradict the nation’s well-being. President Boakai assured the public that this decision was made with complete confidence and was necessary for the Corporation’s best interest. Furthermore, he reaffirmed his dedication to upholding integrity and accountability in governance, emphasizing the importance of public servants adhering to the highest standards of conduct.
This event follows a previous incident on 4 March 2024 at NASSCORP, where a conflict arose regarding the appointment of Cllr. Molfie Kanneh as the Officer-in-Charge. The senior management team at NASSCORP resisted Cllr. Kanneh’s appointment, citing the existing tenure of the current Director General, Mr. Dewitt vonBalmoos. Despite President Boakai’s appointment, Cllr. Kanneh was met with resistance as Mr. vonBalmoos was still serving in his position for three more years, although he was reportedly out of Liberia due to medical issues.
During the meeting between Cllr. Kanneh and the NASSCORP senior management team, tensions arose as conflicting information was presented to the nominee. The head of the management team informed Cllr. Kanneh that Mr. vonBalmoos had asserted his authority as the Director General and had not received any official communication from the Executive Mansion regarding the appointment. She advised Cllr. Kanneh to seek clarification from the Executive Mansion to proceed further, indicating a lack of consensus within the organization regarding the leadership transition.
In response, Cllr. Kanneh chose not to engage further and withdrew his letter of appointment, signaling a deadlock in the decision-making process. This incident underscored the complexities of transitioning leadership within governmental organizations and the challenges of aligning different interpretations of authority and protocol.
Overall, these events reflect the evolving dynamics within the Boakai-led administration and the importance of communication, collaboration, and adherence to established procedures in ensuring effective governance and leadership continuity. President Boakai’s actions reinforce his commitment to upholding principles of integrity and accountability while navigating the complexities of managing public institutions and personnel transitions.
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