-Says No Legislator Will Intimidate Him
Liberia Broadcasting System, LBS, Director-General, Eugene Fahngon, has frowned on the Senate’s action of summoning public officials because they expressed their opinions on issues bordered on Legislative proceedings.
Mr. Fahngon said on a live Facebook podcast that he will not subject himself to intimidation from any member of the Legislature because of his opinions on the workings of the Body.
Fahngon maintained that Civil Service Director General, Josiah Joekai and other public officials have a right to express their views and question senators on issues they believe are not being handled professionally.
The LBS Boss noted that he has no obligation to appear before the Senate to clarify opinions he must have expressed, adding that he is not compelled to serve in government.
Fahngon also said he fears no one and is prepared to respond to those he believes are making negative statements about the government.
It all started when members of the Senate summoned some officials of the Executive Branch over alleged disrespectful comments against the Legislature.
The situation has raised concerns about coordination between the two branches of government at a time when the Boakai administration is implementing its ARREST Agenda.
The Senate on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, summoned Civil Service Agency Director-General, Josiah Joekai, and Rural and Renewable Energy Agency Director-General, Samuel Nagbe, to appear before plenary.
The decision followed a complaint from Bomi County Senator, Edwin M. Snowe Jr., who asked plenary to invite the two officials to explain comments allegedly made against the Senate.
Both officials are expected to appear before the Committee of the Whole on Thursday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. to clarify their statements and respond to questions from senators.
Senators said the hearing is intended to protect the dignity and integrity of the Legislature while promoting mutual respect among the three branches of government.
Some senators argued that while freedom of expression is a constitutional right, public officials should exercise restraint and professionalism when addressing constitutionally established institutions.
He also announced plans to mobilize directors-general, ministers and other government officials to march to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of the summons.
According to him, the planned march is meant to send a message that senators are not above the citizens who elected them and must respect the constitutional rights of public officials and ordinary Liberians.
