Liberia, June 29 -- A longstanding dispute between a senior researcher at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) and the institution's management has escalated after Dr. Nykoi Jomah accused CARI's leadership of ignoring directives issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, unlawfully dismissing him from his position, and withholding five months of his salary.

Dr. Jomah, who served as Head of the Livestock and Fishery Program at CARI, alleges that years of conflict with CARI Director General Dr. Arthur Bob Karnuah paralyzed his work and ultimately led to what he describes as an illegal dismissal.

The dispute dates back to July 2024 when Dr. Jomah filed a formal complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing CARI managemen...