Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Internal Affairs Minister Francis Nyumalin has observed the occupying of various chieftaincy positions across the country by individuals who were not officially appointed or recommended to serve in those positions by the Government, through the Ministry. He said prior to this, the Act also gives authority to the Minister responsible for Local Government to appoint acting Chiefs. Minister Nyumalin made these assertions when he appeared before the Plenary of the “Majority Bloc” at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 12. Minister Nyumalin denied reports of calling and dismissing appointed chiefs serving in various towns, chiefdoms via telephone or written communication.He was accused by some local chiefs of allegedly dismissing them from their positions. Minister Nyumalin underscored the need for those to be employed in CSOs to be legal counsels and experienced Administrators that would be evaluated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Civil Service Agency (CSA) respectively.

Source: Front Page Africa November 13, 2024 14:38 UTC