The Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr Denis M. Sandy was alleged to have defied State House directive issued on Monday 22nd September, 2025, ordering that all concern staff 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 Alphajor 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.
Controversy has emerged at the Ministry of Works and Public Assets over what sources describe as a refusal by the Minister, Dr. Denis M. Sandy, to comply with directives from State House concerning the administration of infrastructure projects.
Reports indicate that Dr. Sandy recently wrote to his colleague, the Minister of Health, instructing the removal of Mr. Alphajo Bar from all health sector infrastructure projects and the replacement of Mr. Bar with Mr. Max Kosia, a consultant. This move, according to ministry insiders, was made without prior clearance from the Office of the President.
In a related development, Dr. Sandy is said to have withheld approval of certain project expenditure tracking (PET) forms on the grounds that they were signed by the Ministry’s substantive Professional Head, Ing. Paul Bockarie. The minister reportedly insists that only Mr. Max Kosia — whom he has sought to position as Professional Head — should append signatures on such documents.
State House sources maintain that directives were issued reaffirming Ing. Paul Bockarie as the recognized Professional Head of the Ministry of Works and Public Assets. The minister’s insistence on sidelining Mr. Bockarie and promoting Mr. Kosia has therefore raised concerns within government circles about administrative overreach and disregard for established procedures.
Stakeholders warn that the situation could stall progress on key public infrastructure projects, particularly those in the health sector that are urgently needed. Civil servants within the ministry have also expressed unease, citing confusion in the chain of command and delays in the processing of critical documents.
As of press time, neither Dr. Sandy nor officials from State House had publicly commented on the matter. However, political observers say the unfolding dispute highlights the importance of adhering to clear governance structures and respecting institutional mandates in order to avoid administrative paralysis.
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