The Lofa Eye

11/12/2024

11/12/2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, edition of the Lofa Eye Newspaper

11/12/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Citizens Action Committee Urges President Boakai to Reinstate Commissioner Gen. Stephen Zargo as Head of Liberia Immigration Service
Monrovia, Liberia – The Citizens Action Committee (CAC), a leading civil society organization committed to upholding the rule of law, good governance, and national security, is calling on President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to urgently reconsider his recent decision to suspend Commissioner Gen. Stephen A.Z. Zargo from his role as head of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). The suspension, which is based on administrative grounds, has raised significant concerns regarding the country’s security and the stability of its border management system.
The CAC expresses grave concern that the withdrawal of officers assigned to Commissioner Zargo’s residence, on the order of his Principal Deputy, has left both him and his residence vulnerable to potential security threats. “It is troubling that, despite the fact that Commissioner Zargo is merely suspended and not formally dismissed, his security detail has been withdrawn,” said Father Bladee, National Chairman of the Citizens Action Committee. “This action raises critical questions about the intent behind the decision and exposes Commissioner Zargo to unnecessary risks at a time when his leadership is needed most.”
This disruption in security detail and the broader suspension of senior leadership within the LIS is seen as both premature and counterproductive. The CAC believes that removing key personnel at this time undermines the stability and continuity of the Liberia Immigration Service, particularly in light of the country’s existing internal and external security challenges.
As Liberia faces growing regional instability, particularly with neighboring Guinea under military rule and escalating tensions across West Africa, the CAC emphasizes the vital importance of experienced leadership in the LIS. Commissioner Zargo, with his extensive background in national security and border management, has been an invaluable asset in strengthening Liberia’s immigration policies and protecting its borders from cross-border threats, including organized crime and illicit trafficking.
“At this critical moment in Liberia’s history, we cannot afford a leadership vacuum at the Liberia Immigration Service,” said Father Bladee. “Senator Zargo has demonstrated unwavering commitment to securing the country’s borders, and his leadership has been essential to safeguarding our national security. His absence during this time of heightened risk, both domestically and regionally, exposes Liberia to unnecessary vulnerabilities.”
The CAC further stresses that the ongoing instability in Guinea and other parts of the West African region makes effective border management and the protection of Liberia’s sovereignty more crucial than ever. The absence of a capable and seasoned leader like Commissioner Zargo at the helm of the Liberia Immigration Service not only weakens Liberia’s capacity to respond to these external threats but also creates an opening for potential internal security breaches.
The Citizens Action Committee calls on President Boakai to act swiftly and decisively in the best interest of national security by reinstating Commissioner Zargo as the head of the Liberia Immigration Service without delay. In these uncertain times, Liberia cannot afford to compromise on the quality of leadership in such a critical institution.
The CAC also urges President Boakai to prioritize the security of Liberia by ensuring that the country’s immigration policies are led by individuals with the necessary experience, expertise, and commitment to safeguarding Liberia’s borders and sovereignty.
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Signed:
Father Bladee
National Chairman
Citizens Action Committee

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28/11/2024

Thursday, November 28, edition of the Lofa Eye Newspaper

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

Interview with the Director General of the General Services Agency (GSA), a son of Lofa County, Hon. Galakpai W. Kortimai.

20/11/2024

Statement by the Mr. Arthur Kowah following his induction as Chairman of the Chief of Staff Association of the Liberian Senate

20/11/2024

Mr. Arthur Kowah, CSO in the office of Lofa County Senator, Momo T. Cyrus induced as Chairman of the Chief of Staff Association of the Liberian Senate, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Senate Building, Capitol Building, Monrovia.

17/11/2024

Political leader of the Liberia People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongoe addressed local journalists of Lofa County after burial ceremony of the Lofa County Senator, Sumo G. Kupee in Fessibu Town, Zorzor District, Lofa county on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

15/11/2024

Friday, November 15, 3024, edition of the Lofa Eye Newspaper

12/11/2024

The Body of late former Senator Kupee laid in State at the Capitol Building where he once worked for 9-years as Senior Senator of Lofa County between 2005-2014.