Cites Workplace Challenges
Monrovia, Liberia – The spokesperson of the Liberia National Police, Cecelia G. Clarke, has resigned from her post, citing professional and administrative challenges, according to a statement released Wednesday. According to Clarke, she will be leaving her position on February 18, 2026, after serving as the force’s public spokesperson for almost two years.
In a message posted on her official Facebook page, Clarke described her service as “dedication and commitment to professionalism,” calling it a pleasure to enhance public communication and institutional transparency inside the police.
“I accepted this responsibility with honesty, foresight, and a strong sense of professionalism,” she said, referring to the fact that she is one of the few women in the LNP to occupy such a senior leadership position.
According to Clarke, she made her choice after “careful reflection” on issues such as ongoing workplace discrimination, operational limitations, lack of institutional support, and structural impediments that hinder her office’s performance and teamwork.
In a communication dated February 17, 2026, the police administration allegedly informed Clarke that she was being relieved of her duties as Head of the Press and Public Affairs Division because her tour of duty had come to an end. The day after her release, Clarke was reassigned to head the Protocol Division.
It has been reported that Clarke will be replaced as head of the Press and Public Affairs Division by Sam Collins, who now heads the Protocol Department. Clarke was also instructed to return to work after handing over all work documents and reports to her immediate supervisor for a briefing.
In addition to thanking coworkers and partners for their support, she said she hoped the police will improve its system to support professionalism, justice, and a healthy work environment for all officers, regardless of gender, experience, or history. In addition to wishing the Liberia National Police ongoing success in carrying out its mission to serve and protect the people, Clarke stated that she is still dedicated to the peaceful transition.
