By Amos Harris
The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) has publicly called on former President George Manneh Weah to grant investigators full access to determine the exact cause of a recent fire outbreak at his residence.
Deputy Minister for Public Affairs, Daniel O. Sando, addressed the issue at MICAT’s regular press briefing on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Sando reported that preliminary assessments suggested the fire started from an electrical shock in the former President’s bedroom.
According to Sando, firefighters responded promptly and battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control. However, he disclosed that the Liberia National Fire Service investigation team was reportedly prevented from conducting a full probe by individuals at the residence.
“We are calling on the former President to allow investigators to establish what really happened. Liberians deserve a clear picture of the incident,” Sando said. He cautioned against the spread of misinformation, noting that some individuals were already pointing fingers at the current government. “Freedom of speech comes with responsibility, and we should be mindful of what we say or write on social media,” he added.
President Boakai Engages at UNGA; Bilateral Talks with Kuwait
In a separate update, Deputy Minister Sando highlighted President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he has been engaging with world leaders on Liberia’s development agenda.
Sando reported that President Boakai assured African leaders that Liberia’s recent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) represents not only the country but the entire African continent.
As part of his engagements, President Boakai held bilateral talks with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, who represented the Emir. Discussions focused on strengthening ties between Liberia and Kuwait, with both sides pledging expanded cooperation in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
The Crown Prince congratulated Liberia on its election to the UNSC and promised Kuwait’s support during its tenure, drawing on Kuwait’s experience as a Council member in 2018–2019. President Boakai, in turn, thanked Kuwait for its commitment, particularly its role in financing road construction projects linking Bong and Lofa Counties.
The high-level meeting, attended by senior officials from both nations, also advanced the prospect of establishing a Joint Commission to formalize bilateral agreements.
Vice President’s Status Clarified
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister Sando dismissed rumors circulating on social media that Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung was seriously ill and had left the country. He clarified that the Vice President is currently in Ghana on official duties.
“Liberians are loving and caring people, we should stop writing negative things about one another,” Sando urged.