The Board of Directors of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) has called for the immediate dismissal of Superintendent James A. Momoh, citing allegations of corruption amounting to US$1.6 million.
In a letter dated April 28, 2025, addressed to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai through Minister of State Sylvester M. Grigsby, the Board stated that it has been actively engaged with the MCSS Administration, led by Superintendent Momoh. Due to the seriousness of the current situation and the ongoing crisis affecting MCSS, the Board unanimously voted on April 22, 2025, to submit the following recommendations to the President:
- Immediate suspension of both the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent to allow for a full and impartial investigation into the numerous serious claims and counterclaims made by each party, which have negatively impacted the organization. It has become clear that both individuals cannot coexist peacefully.
- Appointment of interim leadership to stabilize and manage MCSS while the in-depth investigation is conducted. According to the act that established MCSS, the Board will recommend an interim superintendent for appointment consideration, and will work with the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to expedite the onboarding of an acting Assistant Superintendent, as this position is governed by civil service requirements.
- Conducting a Financial and Operational Audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) focusing on issues raised during Superintendent Momoh’s tenure. This audit will provide a clear picture of the current situation and guide any necessary actions.
Additional recommendations include an urgent review of unauthorized major contracts entered into by Superintendent Momoh, with the goal of engaging vendors who have contacted the Board for payment. According to the Board, these contracts, totaling US$1.6 million, were entered into unilaterally by Superintendent Momoh without the Board’s knowledge or authorization.
The Board informed Minister Grigsby that, while it has been managing the ongoing issues, some matters now require urgent intervention from external stakeholders.
