Liberia’s Chief prosecutor Resigns

By New Republic Liberia

MONROVIA_Seot. 12–Liberia’s Chief prosecutor late Monday Resigned following his suspension which was triggered by a Sanction by the US. Treasury for corruption.

Sayma Syrenius Cephus  was the country’s Chief prosecutor.

As a result of that,  President George Manneh Weah, has accepted the resignation of Solicitor General, Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephas with immediate effect.

“The Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr Sayma Syrenius Cephas, former National Port Authority Managing Director, Mr. Bill Twehway and former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Mr. Nathaniel F. McGill were suspended by the President following United States’ Treasury Department.  He thanked the president for allowing him to serve in his government,” the statement said.

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Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia. 

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