Minister of State Faces Nepotism Allegations in WASH Commission Nomination Controversy

Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby has been accused of nepotism after allegedly manipulating the nomination process for a key position at the Water Sanitation & Hygiene Commission (WASH) to favor his foster son, Alex J. Modubue.

According to sources within the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Grigsby improperly influenced the vetting process, instructing Alfred Drosaye, head of the vetting committee, to prioritize Modubue over more qualified candidates. Modubue, who is also the son-in-law of George W.K. Yarngo, Chairperson and CEO of the WASH Commission, has been at the center of allegations of conflicts of interest and favoritism, raising concerns about the integrity of the selection process.

There are also unverified claims that Modubue submitted fraudulent documents to strengthen his candidacy. “The young man is not qualified, but his name has surfaced over others solely because of favoritism shown by Grigsby and Yarngo,” said an inside source.

Critics worry that President Joseph Nyumah Boakai may be unaware of Grigsby’s alleged interference, which could be damaging the administration’s credibility.

Modubue holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from United Methodist University and is pursuing studies in law and an MBA. However, doubts have been raised about the authenticity of his qualifications.

Despite these concerns, Yarngo has defended Modubue, stating in an interview, “Even if I gave my son-in-law the job, is he not qualified?”

This controversy has sparked a broader debate about the transparency and fairness of the civil service appointment process, threatening to tarnish the reputation of the CSA under the leadership of Josiah Joekai, a strong advocate for merit-based appointments.