House of Representatives Bows to Alleged Corruption Probe; Gives Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission Green-light To Proceed

Monrovia, Liberia: The House of Representatives has committed itself to an ongoing corruption investigation being initiated by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) involving some of its members.

The decision was reached during the Sixth Day Sitting of the Second Quarter of the Second Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a formal communication from the LACC requesting the House of Representatives' cooperation in the ongoing investigation.

According to the LACC, the probe stems from two separate complaints received on October 17, 2024, from the Civil Society Working Group and Representative Luther Sandy Collins on October 21, 2024.

Both complaints alleged a bribery scheme involving some lawmakers, purportedly orchestrated to remove former Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, of Grand Kru County Electoral District Two

LACC, in its communication, noted that it had since commenced its investigation and invited certain lawmakers identified as people of interest. However, due to internal political stalemate at the time, those lawmakers were unable to appear and participate in the investigation process.

Now that the political crisis is being resolved, the LACC has renewed its request for full cooperation and partnership from the House in continuing the investigation. The Commission emphasized that such collaboration is vital to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance.

In response, the House of Representatives unanimously agreed to cooperate with the LACC and allow the investigation to proceed unhindered.

This action seems to reflect the House’s commitment to integrity and its determination to ensure that no individual is above the law and allegations of corruption are addressed through the appropriate legal mechanisms.