Monrovia, April 26 -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's recent appointment of Alioune Kebe as Ambassador at Large for Youth and Sports Development has been heavily criticized by stakeholders and executives within the sector.

In an appointment letter dated April 10, 2024, which was also confirmed by Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana, the Senegalese national, among other things, was appointed for his dedication and contribution to sports development in Liberia and his invaluable contribution to the training of youth in Liberia. However, stakeholders and executives within the sector argue that Mr. Kebe has never worked to help improve the sector and has not made any tangible contribution to sports development in Liberia, contrary to wh...