The Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr Denis M. Sandy was alleged to have defied the State House directive issued on Monday 22nd September, 2025, ordering that all concerned staff remain in their respective posts and continue with their normal professional duties until a full administrative review is concluded.
According to an insider, amidst this directive, the Minister of Works went on to write a letter to his counterpart at the Ministry of Health on Monday, 22nd September, 2025 stating that, Mr Alphajoh Bah who was assigned at the Health Ministry from Works should be replaced by Consultant Max Kosia for all future health sector infrastructural projects. The letter further called on the Health Ministry Permanent Secretary to be informed of the changes.
Meanwhile, the Minister according to another source had refused to sign PET forms prior to his suspension from office that had already been endorsed by the substantive Chief Director/Professional Head of the Ministry, Ing. Paul Bockarie.
Our source went on to state that, the PET forms had been signed since last week by the PH but the Minister refused to append his signature questioning the Senior Budget Officer why he took the forms to PH Bockarie and threatened the Senior Budget office that the next time he takes any document to PH Bockarie for signing, he would recommend for his transfer.
“After the directive from State House on Monday, the PS, Dr Joe Nyuma took the PET forms to him on Tuesday again, he only took one PET form and returned the rest.” Our source stated.
Another insider stated that, the Minister’s refusal to sign the PET forms is stalling the process of payment and that the removal of Mr Bah raised concerns about compliance with Presidential instructions.
Another internal source stated that, his defiance to disobey the directives from State House does not only undermine the chain of command within the governance structure but also risk disrupting the smooth implementation of government projects that depend on the timely processing of PET forms.
