Corruption is a major scourge of Liberia’s politics; however, the National Elections Commission, the body charged with approving candidates running for elected office, does not disqualify political aspirants found to have committed corrupt or fraudulent activities.
Anti-Corruption Commission Confirms Requesting CDC Candidate to Restitute Over US$9,000
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.
Sen. Grupee’s Bill to Approve Appointees at State-Owned Enterprises Passes Senate
After languishing at the Liberian Senate for more than six months, a bill introduced by the Sen. Thomas Grupee that requires Senate confirmation of presidential appointees at state-owned corporations has received overwhelming support from his colleagues.
LPRC Storage Facilities in Nimba to be Functional Soon
The managing director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company has disclosed plans for the rehabilitation of its storage facilities in Nimba.