By: Gibson Ge, Contributor
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Monrovia, Liberia: Following the reported resignation of Finance Minister Boima Kamara due to health issues, speculation is mounting over who will step into this pivotal role. Sources close to the Presidency have hinted that two names have surfaced as potential successors: John Morlu II and Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.
John Morlu II, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is renowned for his extensive experience in public accounting and management consulting.
He has produced numerous financial, compliance, internal controls, operational, and fraud investigative reports, garnering attention from local and international media, including Newsweek, Businessweek, and Africa Confidential.
Morlu’s work has also been referenced in U.S. State Department reports and United Nations Secretary-General reports to the Security Council on Liberia.
He is credited with contributing to financial management improvements in the country.
Morlu holds multiple professional certifications, including CFE, CMA, CIA, CITP, CGMA, CGFM, CGA, and CFM. His previous roles include serving as Auditor General and as a financial management consultant for President Boakai’s campaign committee.
Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is another prominent figure in the race. Ngafuan served as Liberia’s Minister of Finance during former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s first term and was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2012.
He also has experience as the Country Director for the African Development Bank in Uganda, adding an international dimension to his portfolio.
As Liberia navigates this transition, the selection of the new Finance and Development Planning Minister will be crucial for the country’s economic trajectory. Both Morlu and Ngafuan bring a wealth of experience and expertise, but their different backgrounds and approaches will influence the decision.
The government has yet to officially confirm Minister Kamara’s resignation or announce his successor. As the nation waits, the focus remains on ensuring continued financial stability and effective economic planning.
The coming days will be critical in determining who will guide Liberia’s financial future and address the economic challenges ahead.
