— Emma Glassco vows as Boakai Suspends NAFAA Boss
Monrovia – Emma Metieh-Glassco, the suspended Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), has vowed to defend her integrity following President Joseph Boakai’s decision to suspend her from office. While expressing concern over the motivations behind the suspension, Glassco insists she will not pursue legal action against the President’s decision but will ensure that her name is cleared.
Speaking Thursday on OK FM, Glassco pushed back against allegations of financial mismanagement and inappropriate conduct, which were cited as the basis for her suspension.
“I am deeply concerned about the motivations behind the decision and the impact it has on my reputation,” she said.
Glassco’s suspension comes following a recommendation from the NAFAA Board of Directors, citing managerial and financial inefficiencies. The Executive Mansion, in a statement, said the decision aligns with Section 3.9.2 of the Act establishing NAFAA. Additionally, the Office of the Ombudsman recommended her suspension and investigation over allegations of “insulting behavior” during an official investigation meeting, citing Section 11.10 of the Code of Conduct Act.
Despite these allegations, Glassco expressed surprise, pointing to the outcome of a recent audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC), which she says did not find any major financial infractions against her.
“If the General Auditing Commission gave me the second-best opinion and did not flag any financial inefficiencies, then what is the basis of these claims?” she questioned.
While she acknowledges that authorities have a duty to investigate, Glassco insists that the process must be fair and that her character should not be tarnished without concrete evidence.
“I have worked tirelessly to build my reputation, and I will fight to protect my character,” she asserted.
Despite her frustration, Glassco says she will fully cooperate with the investigations, allowing due process to take its course.
Her suspension marks a significant development in the Boakai administration’s ongoing efforts to address alleged inefficiencies and misconduct in public service. However, Glassco’s strong pushback signals that the matter is far from over.
