Liberia: LACC Summons Lawmakers Over Alleged Bribery in Speaker’s Removal Effort

Monrovia — The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) on Monday summoned Representatives Luther Collins of Gbarpolu County District #2 and James Kolleh of Bong County District #2 for questioning in connection with alleged bribery within the House of Representatives, aimed at removing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as Speaker.

Last week, Rep. Collins publicly admitted to accepting a US$25,000 bribe, alleging it was part of an organized scheme targeting Speaker Koffa’s removal. In a video that quickly…