Liberia: Is President Boakai Setting a Dangerous Precedent By Dismissing Ambassador-At-Large Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh?

Ambassador-at-Large Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh was removed from his position after publicly accusing members of the Liberian Legislature of corruption, specifically alleging that lawmakers routinely accepted bribes from foreign companies in exchange for ratifying concession agreements.

The Controversial Statements

During an appearance on OK FM, Ambassador Kouyateh argued that many past and present concession agreements have disproportionately benefited foreign investors while providing limited…