MONROVIA, Oct. 17 -- Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the dismissed Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), has described the Board of Directors' recommendation that led to his removal by President Joseph Boakai as "unfortunate," questioning both the motive and legality behind the board's decision.

President Boakai on Wednesday dismissed Dr. Nyan based on an 11-count resolution submitted by the NPHIL Board, chaired by Dr. Stephen B. Kennedy. The resolution cited "gross inefficiency" and alleged breaches of institutional procedure.

However, in a detailed response addressed to the President prior to his dismissal, Dr. Nyan rejected the Board's claims as "unconstitutional" and unsupported by evidence.

"All of t...