Published: April 30, 2025
MONROVIA — The Executive Protection Service (EPS) announced Wednesday that it will strip protective security from any government official or VIP under its watch who publicly incites insurrection, rebellion, or violent protest against the Liberian government.
In a press release signed by EPS Director Sam Gaye, the elite presidential protection agency said it is concerned over recent public remarks made by some officials that, according to the agency, amount to calls for “chaos and violent disruption of public order.”
“The EPS wishes to inform the public that it will withdraw security protection from any VIP protectee who publicly advocates for insurrection, rebellion, or violent protest against the Government of Liberia,” the statement read.
While the EPS did not name any official directly, the declaration comes amid growing political tensions in the country, with opposition figures and some members of the Legislature accusing the Boakai administration of failing to uphold democratic tenets, including separation of powers and rule of law.
The EPS is responsible for the protection of the President, Vice President, their immediate families, visiting foreign dignitaries, and other senior government officials as directed by the President.
“A protectee who actively engages in or incites violence or rebellion against the government forfeits the privilege of EPS protection, as such conduct directly contradicts the EPS’ constitutional and operational responsibilities,” the agency said.
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