Liberia: Boakai Overhauls Key Government Positions
[New Dawn] MONROVIA, Liberia, November 11, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced a new wave of appointments and nominations across several government institutions, including the appointment of a new Mayor of Monrovia, two county superintendents, and ambassador-designates, as part of efforts to strengthen public administration and institutional leadership.
Monrovia, Liberia, November 11, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has made significant changes to key government positions across multiple institutions. The appointments, announced on Wednesday, aim to enhance public administration and leadership.
Among the notable changes, James Kpadeh Mulbah has been appointed as the new Mayor of Monrovia, taking charge of the city's administration. In the Ministry of Local Government, Wesley D. M. Nyenatoh, Sr. and Elijah G. Freeman have been appointed as Superintendents of River Gee County and Grand Cape Mount County, respectively.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Stephen J. H. Zargo and Jeremiah Solunteh have been named Ambassador-Designates, with their nominations expected to move through the confirmation process. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will now have a new Deputy Minister for Public Services, with Ceebee C. D. Barshell appointed to the role.
Other institutions receiving new leadership include the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, with George Mulbah as Commissioner, and the Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau, where Mike T. Swengbe has been appointed Deputy Director General for Technical Services.
President Boakai has also strengthened the leadership of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights by nominating four individuals to fill existing vacancies. The nominees, Cllr. Philomena T. Williams, Shiwoh Kamara, Domah Cooper, and Cllr. Mohammed E. Fahnbulleh, are expected to serve as Commissioners after the Chief Justice of Liberia completes the vetting process.
President Boakai expressed his appreciation for Abdullah S. Swaray's service as Acting Managing Director of the National Insurance Corporation of Liberia and urged the newly appointed and nominated officials to serve with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to public service.
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