MONROVIA, Feb. 13 -- President Joseph Boakai has withdrawn the nomination of Cllr. Cooper Kruah as Justice Minister but quietly nominated him as Minister of Labor through a communication sent to the Liberian Senate without a public announcement.

At the same time, the President has nominated former Unity Party chairman, Mr. Wilmot Paye as Minister of Mines and Energy.

Cllr. Kruah's withdrawal as Justice Minister came amid several media reports disclosing his alleged breach of ethics in the legal profession, allegedly diverting clients' money to personal use.

Cllr. Kruah has vehemently denied those media reports.

Cllr. Kruah's failed nomination as Justice Minister and subsequent nomination as Minister of Labor runs parallel to Cllr. Cha...