Published: November 7, 2025
BARCLAYVILLE, Grand Kru County — A public dispute has erupted between Grand Kru County Administrator Alphonso Teah and County Police Commander Assistant Commissioner of Police Clement Barlatt, with each accusing the other of misconduct involving the alleged sale of a police vehicle and other government properties.
By James Myking Suah, Contributor
ACP Barlatt told Ahteenah Radio in a phone interview that Administrator Teah allegedly facilitated the unauthorized sale of a Liberia National Police vehicle that had been parked in Dougbo for more than a year due to mechanical failure. He said his objections to the vehicle’s removal and sale triggered a campaign of retaliation and complaints against him.
“I was only doing my work,” Barlatt said. “My assignment is to stop activities that the law forbids. He reported me everywhere, but everyone has the right to complain. What’s important is whether the allegations can be proven.”
Barlatt alleged that Teah instructed individuals in the Dougbo community to file statements against him in Monrovia and falsely reported to the General Services Agency (GSA) that the vehicle had been abandoned. He claimed the vehicle was sold to private individuals before police retrieved it in Behwan, Grand Kru.
He further accused Teah of selling a company container and engaging in the sale of scrap metal in Chamgbetee, but declined to publicly name the company in question. “If you understand your ethics and scope of operation, you will not interfere in matters beyond your authority,” Barlatt said.
Administrator Pushes Back
Administrator Teah has rejected the allegations, saying they are part of a defamation campaign orchestrated by the police commander. He recently filed a formal complaint with authorities, claiming Barlatt has falsely accused him of selling government and private property.
According to Teah, the initial complaint against the police commander originated from residents of Dougbo who accused Barlatt of misconduct. He said his own complaint is based on the commander’s public statements linking him to the alleged sales.
Investigations Expected
The Liberia National Police headquarters and the General Services Agency have not yet issued public statements on the matter, and no official investigative findings have been released.
Local residents say the controversy has deepened tensions within the county administration, raising questions about accountability and internal oversight.
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