LACC Clears Former Minister Nathaniel McGill Over Claims of Ghost Names on Government Payroll

Monrovia, Liberia: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has issued a formal clearance certificate to former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Nathaniel F. McGill, concluding that an investigation into allegations of payroll padding at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs found no evidence warranting criminal prosecution.

According to the certificate issued by the anti-graft body, the investigation examined claims that unauthorized individuals had been added to the ministry’s payroll between 2018 and 2023.

The LACC said that after reviewing the available evidence and conducting its investigation, it found no probable cause to pursue criminal charges against McGill.

“As a result, no charges have been filed and the case has been closed,” the Commission stated in the clearance certificate.

The document, bearing Case Reference No. 0521, notes that the clearance is based strictly on the findings of the investigation and should not be interpreted as an endorsement beyond the scope of the inquiry conducted.

The certificate was issued in Monrovia on Feb. 3, 2026, and signed by LACC Executive Chairperson Alexandra K. Zoe.

The Commission also indicated that any verification or additional inquiries regarding the clearance can be directed to the contact information listed in the document.

The LACC’s determination effectively clears McGill of criminal liability in connection with the payroll padding allegations during the period under review.

However, the Commission emphasized that its findings apply solely to the specific allegations investigated within the stated timeframe.

McGill served as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs under former President George M. Weah and was widely regarded as one of the most influential officials within the administration.

The issuance of the clearance certificate is expected to draw reactions across Liberia’s political and governance landscape, particularly among critics and supporters who have closely followed corruption-related investigations involving former government officials.