The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed requesting Abu Kamara, the Coalition for Democratic Change candidate in Montserrado’s 15th district by-election, to restitute more than US$9,000 he defrauded the government.
OP-ED: Master Dribbler George Weah is Still Dribbling With Liberia’s Corruption’s Fight
No one doubt that President George Weah is a master dribbler. He has the medals to show for this claim. And in the political realm, master dribbler Weah has also exhibited quite some dribbling skills on the likes of Brumskine, Tubman, and Sirleaf.
Leaked Document Shows LACC Will Now Investigate US$25 Million Mop-Up Exercise
Hours ahead of President George Weah’s address to the nation, a communication has leaked to the public showing Justice Minister Musa Dean requesting that the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission launch a “full-scale investigation†into the findings of the General Auditing Commission’s recent report on the US$25 million mop-up funds.
Liberia’s Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ordered to Report to LACC
Barely 48 hours into his resignation as deputy minister of foreign affairs, President George Weah has directed Elias Shoniyin to report to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to comply with the laws of the state.
Court Drops Multiple Criminal Charges against Maltida Parker and Co-Defendant
Judge Boima Konto of Criminal Court C has dropped Charges of multiple criminal offenses against the former managing director of the National Port Authority, Maltida Parker, and her comptroller, Christina Pealay.
Gov’t Report on Missing Billions Calls for Demonetization
The technical committee of the President Investigation Team tasked with investigating the circumstances around the allegedly missing billions in new banknotes has released its report to the public, recommending that all current Liberian dollar banknotes (new and old) be removed from the market and replaced.
Charles Gibson Ordered to Ensure Outgoing LACC Chair Complies with Code of Conduct
President George Weah has instructed Charles Gibson to take over as officer-in-charge of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, replacing James Verdier, who ended his tenure over the weekend.
James Verdier Says Removing Tenure Protection for LACC will Weaken Its Authority
The executive chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, James Verdier is calling on the government to review the bill seeking to remove the security of tenure from the commission and other integrity institutions.