The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded a regional consultative meeting in Buchanan, ahead of a National Anti-Corruption Conference slated for September 15-16.
Pres. Weah Withdraws Nominations of NEC and LACC Heads
President George Weah has withdrawn two nominations to senior government posts, including that of Ndubusi Nwabudike for chair of the National Elections Commission.
Transparency International’s Local Affiliate Calls for Specialized Anti-Corruption Court in Liberia
In light of the deteriorating perception of corruption in the public sector, a local affiliate of the international group Transparency International has called upon the Liberian government and its international partners to establish a specialized court to try corruption cases in Liberia.
Weah’s Gov’t Hit by Massive Resignations Over Salary Delays, Other Grievances
President George Weah’s promise of ‘Change for Hope’ is hitting a mound as key officials of his government resign over frustrations of internal discord and unmet expectations similar to those which bedeviled past administrations.Â
Judge Presiding Over Excess Printing of Banknote Trial Recuses Himself
Judge Blamo Dixon has recused himself from presiding over the excess banknote printing case involving former officials of the Central Bank.
LACC Pursues PATEL in US$25 million Mop Up Exercise
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has written a business group, the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia, for clarity in its involvement in the government’s US$25 million mop-up exercise.
Some Margibians Say a Ban on Convicted Candidates Could Help in Corruption Fight
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.