Abdullah Kamara, the suspended Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has responded to allegations of corruption against him by expressing his willingness to cooperate with an investigation led by the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
Following his suspension by President Joseph Boakai on June 16, 2025, Kamara has contacted the LACC and the Ministry of Justice to request a swift investigation. In his letter, Kamara emphasized that the seriousness of the allegations threatens to damage his long-standing reputation. “I am readily available as early as this week for the investigation, and I pray for a fair and transparent process,” he stated.
A report from the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has garnered attention for focusing on procedural irregularities related to the hiring process of implementing partners for the Liberia Digital Transformation Project (LDTP), rather than indicating any direct financial misconduct on Kamara’s part. The audit, which covers the Special Investigation into the LDTP from January 1 to December 31, 2023, highlights procedural irregularities in the selection of implementing companies, with no evidence of financial misconduct or criminal wrongdoing, contrary to widespread speculation.
Kamara’s company was mentioned in the audit, raising concerns about the procurement processes of the LTA during the Weah administration. However, it is important to note that he was not in any position at the LTA when his company was selected, and the audit does not implicate him in any wrongdoing related to his current role.
In the statement published on the presidency website, President Boakai cited “serious allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement” as the reason for Kamara’s suspension on June 16, 2025. In response, Kamara welcomed his suspension, urging the president to expedite the LACC’s investigation to help clear his name.
The GAC report predominantly highlighted procedural concerns regarding the hiring of Kamara’s firm, TAMMA Corp., in June 2023, but made no claims of financial mismanagement involving the company. That same month, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs directed the LTA to fund the LDTP, which initially awarded the contract to TAMMA Corp.
In September 2023, the Ministry instructed the LTA to incorporate 231 Data Incorporated as an additional implementing partner. Subsequently, the LTA disbursed US$450,000 and 262,844,500 Liberian Dollars to the Liberia Digital Transformation Account for distribution to both TAMMA Corp. and 231 Data Incorporated, with US$440,000 and 264,500 Liberian Dollars allocated to each respectively.
The GAC found no evidence of contracts signed with either TAMMA Corp. or 231 Data Incorporated regarding the LDTP. The lack of project documentation, such as a defined scope, timeline, potential impact, budget, and work plan, hindered effective assessment of the implementation of project activities, according to the GAC.
In its defense, the LTA, under the Weah administration, explained that the urgency of the presidential mandate to expedite the digital transformation initiative required streamlined procedures for selecting and implementing partners with established expertise and proven track records, leading to the bypassing of standard documentation typically required.
While the LTA acknowledged the absence of formal contracts, it stated that interim agreements were established with the implementing partners to outline the scope of work, timelines, and expected deliverables. The Auditor General has committed to revisiting these issues in subsequent audits.
