The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has confirmed that Dr. Dennis Sandy remains the Minister of Works and Public Assets, debunking widespread rumors of his dismissal.

The clarification follows a week of internal conflict and public protest at the Ministry.

Staff at the Ministry of Works staged a strike on Monday, calling for the minister’s immediate removal. The protest was led by Principal Surveyor Lawrence Dauda Gbaya, who accused Dr. Sandy of abuse of office, corruption, and unprofessional conduct.

Gbaya alleged that the minister had used “divide-and-rule” tactics, improperly managed personnel, and undermined professional leadership, citing the sidelining of the ministry’s professional head, Paul Bockarie.

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The ministry staff also raised concerns about irregularities in the procurement process for presidential lodges and the sale of government quarters, alleging that contracts were awarded without due process.

The situation intensified with the circulation of a leaked letter from the Secretary to the President, Barba B. Fortune, dated September 22, 2025. The letter, which was addressed to Minister Sandy, references a “FORMAL QUERY AND DIRECTIVE TO PROCEED ON IMMEDIATE LEAVE PENDING FULL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.”

However, the body of the letter delivers a different instruction. It advises that “all officers concerned remain in post and perform their normal professional duties until this Office reverts to you for a resolution on the matter.”

A senior government source, who requested anonymity, explained that the President’s Office has intervened to halt the public dispute between Dr. Sandy and the Chief Director of Public Works.

The letter serves as a directive to maintain stability while the matter is under administrative review. The source clarified that the subject line reflects the nature of the case, not the final outcome, and that both the minister and the chief director are expected to continue their duties.