Claim: "Joseph Boakai has, with immediate effect, suspended Mohammed Bah over allegations involving approximately 175,000 United States dollars reported unaccounted for, along with serious breaches of established security protocols."
Verdict: False; there is no existing evidence to support that President Boakai suspended Bah for missing $175,000 or financial issues; reports confirm the Executive Protection Service barred him for an alleged security breach and assault, not suspension by the president.
Full Text: The claim originates from a Facebook post alleging President Boakai's direct suspension of Bah due to unaccounted $US175,000 and security breaches, positioning it as breaking news on accountability.
The post further states that the decision reflects the administration’s stated position on accountability and adherence to financial and institutional regulations within the government, and that details surrounding the investigation and possible legal actions are expected as authorities continue to review the matter.
The post has attracted 872 reactions, 193 comments, and 16 shares as of the time of verification.
Bah serves as special presidential envoy to President Boakai, handling diplomacy, investment talks, and political outreach for Liberia.
He gained prominence during the Unity Party transition, acting as a trusted aide with access to senior circles despite a reputation for being outspoken.
Mohammed Maladho Bah is Liberia's Special Presidential Envoy on Investment, appointed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on a pro bono (volunteer, unpaid) basis. He was first appointed in April 2024 shortly after President Boakai's inauguration and was subsequently reappointed in December 2024, as confirmed by an Executive Mansion release published by The New Republic Liberia.
Bah is a Liberian businessman whose entrepreneurial journey, often cited in Liberian media, reportedly began with selling used cars in 2012–2013 before expanding into larger commercial ventures.
The Liberian Observer reported that he won a bid for the light installation on SKD Boulevard, which became a symbol of his business profile.
In February 2025, Bah was among over 450 government officials suspended by President Boakai for failing to declare assets as required by Liberia's Code of Conduct, but he quickly complied and submitted his declaration the following day, as reported by FrontPageAfrica.
His role has been to negotiate and attract foreign direct investment to Liberia without drawing a government salary or budget allocation.
He has also carried the informal title "Ambassador Bah" in public discourse, reflecting the diplomatic character of his envoy role.
Verification: The Liberian Investigator article details the May 5 incident where EPS denied Bah access to President Boakai's premises after he allegedly forced entry and assaulted officers, leading to a ban pending security review, not a presidential suspension or financial probe.
This makes it the second time Bah has been suspended. Bah was named among the list of officials affected by President Boakai's February 2025 asset declaration suspension.
No press releases or news on Bah's suspension; recent items cover unrelated topics like summits and executive orders as of May 2026.
Reports confirm an EPS ban over May 5 assault claims at Boakai's residence; Bah denies it and seeks investigation via Spoon Network—no mention of money or Boakai suspension.
Examples: Spoon FM-related post; Liberian Investigator FB. Coverage aligns on security disputes, not finances; prior 2025 asset declarations are unrelated to current events. No credible sources reference $175,000.
TSM also notes that there are no posts or statements about Mohammed Bah's suspension or the May 5 incident regarding his denial from the president's premises on the EPS official social media handle and website.
The Facebook page has been inactive with general information only; there has been no recent activity on Bah or bans. On the other hand, the EPS website contains static content on missions and contacts; no news, press, or Bah mention as of May 14. Reports of the access denial come from media outlets citing an internal EPS communication, not public posts.
Conclusion: The claim fabricates financial allegations absent from verified reports, which detail an EPS access ban for protocol breach, not presidential suspension. Monitor official channels for updates on the security review.
