Calls Grow for CSA Boss’ Dismissal Over Appearance at Pro-Boakai Rally
Josiah F. Joekai Jr., Director General of the Civil Service Agency, is facing increasing public criticism and growing calls for his dismissal following his appearance at a political rally endorsing President Joseph Boakai’s anticipated 2029 re-election campaign.
The rally, organized over the weekend by Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah under the banner of the National Independent Movement for Boakai (NIMBO), attracted several senior government officials, political supporters, and partisans in Monrovia.
Dr. Joekai’s participation in the event has sparked concerns among critics and opposition figures who argue that his presence at a partisan political gathering undermines the neutrality expected of public servants, particularly the head of the institution responsible for overseeing Liberia’s civil service system.
Political commentators and civil society actors have questioned whether the CSA boss violated ethical standards governing public officials by openly associating with a political movement linked to a future presidential campaign while serving in a nonpartisan public office.
Critics contend that the Civil Service Agency is expected to maintain political independence and professionalism, warning that such actions risk eroding public confidence in the integrity of state institutions.
The controversy comes amid heightened political activities surrounding President Boakai’s administration, with supporters increasingly mobilizing ahead of the 2029 presidential election despite the government remaining early in its current term.
Meanwhile, supporters of Dr. Joekai argue that he attended the gathering in his personal capacity and retains the constitutional right to associate freely with political actors and national initiatives.
Neither the Civil Service Agency nor the Executive Mansion had officially responded to the growing criticism as of press time.
The emergence of NIMBO has recently generated political debate across the country, with organizers describing the movement as a platform aimed at consolidating support for President Boakai’s leadership and long-term political agenda.
