The Minister of Information, Culture Affairs & Tourism, Dr. Laurence Bropleh, has been suspended by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, pending results of an ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Justice, into an alleged financial scandal at the Ministry.

An Executive Mansion release says, the action by the President follows the return of Minister Bropleh to the country. The President met with the Minister Friday evening and informed him of his suspension.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Information, Elizabeth Hoff, has been designated, Acting Minister by the Liberian leader.