Monrovia, Liberia – February 18, 2026 – Cecelia G. Clarke has resigned from her position as Police Spokesperson of the Liberia National Police (LNP), effective Wednesday, February 18, 2026, citing professional and administrative challenges within the institution.
Clarke, who also served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, announced her resignation in a formal statement issued from Capitol Hill in Monrovia, just a day after she was reassigned to the position of Head of Protocol at the LNP. She described her tenure as a period marked by dedication to strengthening public communication and promoting institutional transparency within the LNP.
“Having served in this role with dedication and commitment to professionalism, I consider it a privilege to have contributed to strengthening public communication and institutional transparency during my time,” Clarke stated.
As one of the few women to occupy such a visible leadership role within the police force, Clarke said she embraced the responsibility with integrity and vision, working to build trust between the LNP, the public, and the broader security sector.
However, she noted that her decision to step down followed nearly two years of what she described as persistent workplace discrimination, operational constraints, limited institutional support, structural barriers affecting the performance of her office, and challenges in team collaboration.
“Despite continued efforts to address these matters internally and uphold the highest level of professionalism, recent developments have made it clear that resigning from my position is in the best interest of both myself and the institution,” she said.
Clarke expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Liberian people through the LNP and thanked colleagues and partners who supported the institution’s work during her tenure. She also voiced hope that the police leadership would take steps to strengthen internal systems to promote fairness, inclusion, professionalism, and a healthy workplace environment for all officers, regardless of gender, experience, or background.
She pledged to ensure a smooth transition and wished the Liberia National Police continued success in carrying out its mandate to serve and protect the public.
