MONROVIA – Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) Sam Gaye is facing renewed criticism, this time from Lenn Eugene Nagbe, Chief of Staff to former President George Weah. Nagbe, speaking on OK FM’s morning show on Monday, March 31, accused Gaye of being an unprofessional and incompetent leader, alleging that his decisions are often based on rumors rather than facts.
Nagbe described Gaye as a “You-Say and I-Say Director” who lacks the capacity to lead the EPS effectively. He cited past incidents involving former President Weah and his associates, including the controversial detention of former Deputy EPS Director Seward Briggs. According to Nagbe, Briggs was arrested on Gaye’s alleged orders over suspicions that he was using a government vehicle, a claim that was later proven false. Nagbe argued that such hasty and uninformed actions embarrass the presidency and undermine national security.
The former Maritime Commissioner further stated that under the administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Gaye operated under the supervision of National Security Agency (NSA) Director Fomba Sirleaf. Now, however, Nagbe claims Gaye is acting without proper oversight, leading to security lapses and unverified allegations.
Nagbe also dismissed speculation that former President Weah had failed to return government vehicles, clarifying that all 15 assigned vehicles were turned over to the EPS. He asserted that Weah is currently using his personal vehicle, contrary to political rumors.
In a striking allegation, Nagbe claimed that a photograph in Gaye’s residence shows a gun pointed at Weah’s head, a revelation allegedly made by an unidentified individual. He challenged Gaye to deny the existence of the image, stating that he was prepared to present evidence to the public. In response, Gaye categorically denied the claim, calling it false and misleading.
The tension between the two men took another turn when a leaked WhatsApp exchange surfaced on Facebook, showing a direct confrontation. Gaye warned Nagbe to be prepared to substantiate his allegations, stating, “Trust me, you will be hearing from me soon.” Nagbe, unfazed, responded, “I have no fear in my bones, so your threats ring hollow.”
Meanwhile, Nagbe also weighed in on the debate over former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah’s use of government funds, arguing that the case is fundamentally different from that of former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai. He contended that while Tweah’s actions involved state resources for national security purposes, Samukai misused private funds belonging to soldiers.
