MONROVIA, Feb. 1 -- President Joseph N. Boakai's pick for Minister of Public Works, Mr. Roland Giddings, appears to be a violation of the New Executive Law which clearly spells out the roles of government ministers, agencies and the responsibilities of the respective heads.

By Lennart Dodoo, ldodoo@frontpageafricaonline.com

The Minister of Public Works holds a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a wide array of responsibilities aimed at developing and maintaining essential infrastructure within the country.

According to Section 27.2 of the New Executive Law, the Minister shall be responsible to DESIGN, construct, improve and maintain, directly or by contract, all highways, streets, roads, bridges and storm sewers.

b) To be in char...