Boakai Picks Loyalist Stevquoah as Liberia’s Next Minister of State, Ending Weeks of Political Speculations
- Michael T
- Sep 7
- 1 min read
MONROVIA – Sam Stevquoah has been named by Liberian President Joseph Boakai as the new Minister of State, credible insiders told this publication, ending weeks of speculation and settling the high-stakes contest after the death of Sylvester Grisby.
The appointment edges out a highly visible group of contenders—former defense chief Brownie Samukai, broadcaster Henry Costa, party executive Amin Modad, and political operator Mamaka Bility—whose ambitions gripped Monrovia until the delicate decision was finalized.
Stevquoah, who previously served as Boakai’s Chief of Staff, is known for his loyalty and a low public profile. His promotion delivers a major portfolio to a behind-the-scenes operator valued for his discretion and proximity to the president, not public engagement.
Key political actors express skepticism that Stevquoah possesses the political capital, executive skill, or temperament demanded by the influential office, warning that the presidency risks “shrinking further into a circle defined by loyalty and patronage, while the momentum for genuine administrative reform weakens.”
Boakai’s choice signals a premium on trust and continuity over broad-based renewal. As Stevquoah assumes office, the administration now faces an urgent test of its readiness to overcome insularity and restore public faith in government leadership.
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