Liberia’s Anti-Corruption Fight Stumbles, As Ministry of States Dismissal of Three Top Officials Raises Questions On Accountability

Monrovia — In what is being discerned as a controversial decision, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has reacted to findings from a Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) investigation that uncovered payroll padding within its ranks.

Following a review of LACC’s report, which included witness interviews, statements, and financial analysis, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, has dismissed three of its senior officials.

They include Lamine Sharpe, Director of Budget…