Liberia’s historic seat of presidential authority—remains in a state of partial disrepair, with renovation progress stalled at approximately 40 percent. Despite years of pledges across successive administrations, the building continues to face structural and operational setbacks that have delayed its full restoration and reoccupation. According to the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, the fourth floor of the Mansion is the most advanced, with roughly 60% percent of work completed.
Yet even this section remains compromised: several rooms are inaccessible, and exposed electrical wiring poses serious safety risks. The third floor, which houses the Office of the First Lady and the Deputy Minister for Administration, lags behind at just 35 percent completion. The remaining floors are reportedly in complete disrepair. During recent official programs held in the Mansion’s parlor, water seeped from the roof, disrupting proceedings and raising fresh concerns about the building’s structural integrity.
The incident has reignited public scrutiny over the pace and prioritization of the renovation effort. The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Designate, Hon. Samuel Stevquoah, acknowledged the gravity of the situation. “The President has expressed his desire to move into the Executive Mansion,” Stevquoah stated, “ but given the current state and the constant back-and-forth over its readiness, it would not be practical to do so now”. He added, “As it stands, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai continues to reside in his private home, constructed during his tenure at the Liberia Produce Marketing Corporation (LPMC),” while awaiting the Mansion’s completion.
In response to the stalled progress, Senator James Biney, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Executive, has called for decisive budgetary action. “We cannot afford to repeat the unfulfilled promises made under former Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George Weah,” Biney asserted. “The Ministry of State must now factor the full cost of completion into the upcoming national budget to ensure this project is finalized.” The Executive Mansion has long stood as a symbol of Liberian sovereignty, leadership, and national pride. Its prolonged renovation has become a litmus test for institutional accountability and infrastructure reform.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and progress, urging government agencies, legislators, and donor partners to prioritize the completion of the facility. As budget deliberations intensify ahead of the next fiscal cycle, stakeholders across political, civic, and donor circles are watching closely. The fate of the Executive Mansion may well signal the broader trajectory of Liberia’s infrastructure renewal and governance reform.
