Senator Konneh Calls for Senate Probe of CSA Boss Over NIMBO Appearance
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has called for an official Senate probe into the conduct of Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director-General Josiah Joekai Jr. following his appearance at the launch of the National Independent Movement for Boakai (NIMBO), a political movement aligned with President Joseph Boakai.
The controversy surrounding Dr. Joekai’s participation in the weekend event has continued to intensify, with growing criticism from lawmakers and members of the public over what many describe as a violation of the National Code of Conduct for Public Officials.
In a statement posted on Facebook Tuesday, Senator Konneh said he intends to formally request that the Liberian Senate summon the CSA Director-General to explain his actions and clarify whether his involvement breached ethical and legal standards governing public officials.
Konneh stressed that his concerns were not politically motivated, but centered on the enforcement of the rule of law and institutional accountability.
“The issue before us is not personal; it is a matter of adherence to the laws and ethical standards governing public officials in the Republic of Liberia,” the senator stated.
The Gbarpolu lawmaker referenced Part V, Section 5.1 of the Code of Conduct, which prohibits presidential appointees from engaging in partisan political activities, holding leadership roles in political organizations, or using state resources to support political campaigns and movements.
Dr. Joekai has defended his presence at the NIMBO launch, arguing that his attendance did not violate any law. However, critics maintain that the event was overtly political and closely tied to efforts supporting President Boakai’s anticipated re-election ambitions.
Senator Konneh described NIMBO as a “political masterstroke” orchestrated by Montserrado County District #5 Representative Thomas Fallah, but warned that public officials must remain within the boundaries of the law regardless of political affiliations.
“As public officials, we must hold ourselves to the same standards we once demanded of others,” Konneh added, emphasizing that the “Rescue Mission” government was elected on promises of accountability, transparency, and stronger institutions.
The senator further disclosed that the planned Senate inquiry would seek to determine the extent of Dr. Joekai’s compliance with the Code of Conduct, a process observers say could establish an important precedent for how the Boakai administration handles the intersection of governance and partisan politics.
“For Liberia to be better, the law must remain supreme over personalities and politics,” Konneh declared.
The latest development comes just a day after Bong County District #3 Representative Marvin Cole publicly called for the immediate dismissal of the CSA Director-General, adding to mounting pressure on the Boakai administration over the matter.
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