EPA Under Fire: Alleged Lavish Car Purchase Breaks Spending Rules, Sparks Outrage

Monrovia Liberia: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in trouble for buying two cars that cost more than what the Liberian government allows.

One of the cars, a Toyota Land Cruiser, cost US$78,000, and the other cost US$46,000. But the government has a rule that no official vehicle should cost more than US$45,000. The Senate says the EPA broke this rule, while other agencies followed it.

Some senators are also upset with the General Services Agency (GSA), saying its report on government spending was unfair and left out key details. They now want a full audit of all ministries and agencies.

This incident brings back memories of 2024, when Commerce Minister Amin Modad resigned after buying a car for US$98,000, also breaking the same rule.

The EPA is expected to respond to the allegations later today.