ClIr. Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), has released a mid-year report, demonstrating the Government of Liberia’s seriousness in tackling corruption and restoring public trust.
The mid-year update covers from January to June 15. 2025. Cllr. Zoe told journalists at a Ministry of Information’s press briefing that four key investigations were completed in the first half of 2025 involving Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (WASH), Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), and National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL).
According to her, they are working with the Ministry of Justice to finalize indictments and initiate prosecution against officials involved. Furthermore, the LACC is currently probing several critical institutions, including The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, the Executive Protection Service (EPS), the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, and the Central Bank of Liberia.
She encouraged the public to monitor case updates and institutional reports on the Commission’s website at www.lacc.gov.lr. Cllr Zoe expressed concern over prosecution delays, citing a recent case from Pleebo where the lower court issued a guilty verdict, but enforcement is stalled due to a pending appeal at the Supreme Court.
“The delay in enforcement of guilty verdicts undermines the fight against corruption. This is why we are advocating for a Specialized Anti-Corruption Court,” she added. The LACC boss revealed that a draft bill for such a court has been submitted to the Legislature, and if enacted, it will allow for swift trials and recovery of stolen assets without delays from overburdened regular courts.
She also highlighted an ongoing case in Bong County involving the alleged misuse of funds intended for medical services—similar to the past case at the C. B. Dunbar Hospital in Margibi. She added that the Commission is also finalizing indictments for cases in Bomi and Grand Bassa Counties, involving both donor and government funds.
Cllr. Zoe disclosed that despite a presidential directive mandating asset declarations by February 12, 2025, numerous public officials have failed to comply. “We have more than 100 non-compliant officials in Monrovia alone,” naming institutions such as NASSCORP, LEC, GSA, LPRA, and NPA, adding that they sit on boards, receive government salaries, but refuse to declare their assets.”
She vowed to publish a list of all defaulters and stressed that refusal to comply shows a blatant disregard for transparency. However, July 4, 2025 has been set as the final deadline for all asset declarations.
As part of its public awareness mandate, the LACC has taken its anti-corruption message to the counties, holding town hall meetings in Maryland, River Gee, Bong, and Nimba. She said these sessions have allowed citizens to understand the impact of corruption and encouraged public officials to declare assets locally.
In 2024, the LACC concluded investigations into 24 cases. For 2025, five cases have already been concluded, bringing the total to 29. “Our goal is to prosecute at least two high-profile corruption cases before the end of this year,” Cllr. Zoe said. “Even if we cannot prosecute all 29, we must ensure that justice is visible to serve as a deterrent.”
