LIBERIA: As President Weah Lifts EPA Boss Blama’s Suspension, Dismisses Him Finally

President George Weah (left) appears to be on a roller-coaster of allegations against EPA Executive Director Nathaniel Blama (right), starting with ‘Coronavirus’ and now ‘Corruption’. (Photo credit: Daily Observer)

President George Manneh Weah has finally dismissed with immediate effect Mr. Nathaniel Blama, Executive Director of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), barely after 72 hours when his suspension was lifted.

According to the reason that led to his immediate suspension, Mr. Blama on March 7, 2020, unilaterally signed a US$20 million contract without the signatures of the Ministers of Justice and Finance contrary to the law and established governmental principles and procedures.

An investigation conducted by the Ministry of Justice established that Mr. Blama did not adhere to legal requirements, standards procedures regarding the selling of the Government of Liberia assets.

Meanwhile, President Weah has warned he will not entertain any unscrupulous behavior of any government officials. The President reiterated his zero-tolerance stance against corruption.

Mr. Randall M. Dobayou, Deputy Executive Director of EPA will act as head of the entity pending the appointment of an Executive Director.

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